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P29 ECH

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 ECH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,521 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,314 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 51,314 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,013 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 43,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,424 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,811 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,509 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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P29 ECH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P29 ECH, 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 P29 ECH registered?

P29 ECH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P29 ECH safe to buy?

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