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P317 TUA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 TUA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,841 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,185 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front indicator not fully secure,not a fail so pass and advise

Pass 30 Oct 2013 23,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise unable to see front pads fully

Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,299 miles

advise age cracking to tyres

advise unable to see front brakes fully

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 21,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,067 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance not a fail so pass and advise checked

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,041 miles

advise rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,787 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 7,404 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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P317 TUA 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 86.7%.

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 P317 TUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P317 TUA registered?

P317 TUA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P317 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 TUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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