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P311 JRW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,104 mi
Last recorded69,104 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 JRW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 69,044 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering rack has excess play

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,851 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,526 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 40,757 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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P311 JRW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P311 JRW, 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 P311 JRW registered?

P311 JRW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P311 JRW safe to buy?

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