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P293 WPR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,313 mi
Last recorded131,313 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 WPR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 122,149 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 108,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Unable to see front disc pads

Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,122 miles

Nearside rear tyre is over 14 years old

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,787 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,762 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,984 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 58,232 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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P293 WPR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P293 WPR, 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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P293 WPR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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