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P290 UUS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,441 mi
Last recorded100,441 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 UUS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 100,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure indicator cluster (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

All wheels covered with rim covers

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Sill is damaged slightly

Offside Front exterior door lock tampered with

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Tyre starting perishing cracking

Nearside rear bumper slight damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,024 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 51,852 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,328 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,328 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 42,036 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 42,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 40,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 40,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,381 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s door not closing fully to second stage of door lock, but secure

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and worn

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,425 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyre tread depths low (both 2mm)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

front tyre tread depths low (both 2mm)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,064 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,170 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2007 33,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,108 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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P290 UUS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P290 UUS, 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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P290 UUS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P290 UUS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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