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P315 TWV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 TWV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,848 miles

offside headlamp and indicator lenses slightly damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2015 119,848 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)

offside headlamp and indicator lenses slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

different size tyres front to rear

front end damage to vehicle

front pads low

Fail 17 Sep 2014 112,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

different size tyres front to rear

front end damage to vehicle

front pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

front x member damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,714 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper and front crossmember.

Different width tyres fitted on front and rear of vehicle.

Exhaust system has minor leaks.

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to nearside front bumper and front crossmember.

Different width tyres fitted on front and rear of vehicle.

Exhaust system has minor leaks.

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,497 miles

offside front slight brake binding,suspension components+coil springs corroded,chips in windsreen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,377 miles

suspension components corroded,front crossmember corroded+chassis members+floor

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 91,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,cracks in windsreen,

Fail 1 Dec 2007 91,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,cracks in windsreen,

Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,748 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 77,951 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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P315 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P315 TWV, 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 P315 TWV registered?

P315 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P315 TWV safe to buy?

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