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P271 UYJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,459 mi
Last recorded93,459 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 UYJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,459 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 86,558 miles

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.

Fail 29 Dec 2012 86,558 miles

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.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 81,886 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 81,886 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,892 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,222 miles

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.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,827 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 44,783 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,783 miles

both front drop link bushes perishing

both rear tyres perishing

radiator signs of age

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2005 41,308 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 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.

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