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P256 TWX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,031 mi
Last recorded64,031 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 TWX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,031 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,071 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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P256 TWX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 TWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P256 TWX registered?

P256 TWX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P256 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 TWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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