MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S w/wiper ends perished.Battery insecure.
N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S w/wiper ends perished.Battery insecure.
N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slightly long handbrake travel.Very slight unbalance rear footbrake.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front drop link bushes perishing
front tyres low on edges but raised tread (strong advise)
rear beam axle bushes perishing
rear tyres low and perishing
rear wiper blade split
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
front drop link bushes perishing
rear wiper blade split
slight play in both rear hub bearings
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
radiator signs of age
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front drop link bushes perishing
both rear tyres perishing
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
both front drop link bushes perishing
both rear tyres perishing
radiator signs of age
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?
Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P271 UYJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UYJ, 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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What year was P271 UYJ registered?
P271 UYJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.
Is P271 UYJ safe to buy?
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