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P271 MMA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,804 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 61,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,575 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,016 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

fuel filler neck bkt corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,407 miles

fuel filler neck support bkt corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,916 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,616 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,793 miles

both cv boots starting to deteriorate

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,838 miles

nearside cv boot slightly deteriorated

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,599 miles

wheel trims

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,461 miles

Slight corrosion to underbody

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,765 miles

Nearside rear light unit has slight external damage

Radiator slightly deterioated

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,670 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 25,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,455 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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P271 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P271 MMA, 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.

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P271 MMA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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