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P321 TWV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,039 mi
Last recorded118,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 TWV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,039 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to bonnet catch

damage to nearside/offside headlight mountings becoming insecure

front indicator units becoming insecure temp repair

Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,039 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position damage to front end (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to bonnet catch

damage to nearside/offside headlight mountings becoming insecure

front indicator units becoming insecure temp repair

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,812 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit worn edges

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip missing

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,848 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,214 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 94,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,665 miles

exhaust system becomming corroded

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

both rear tyres becomming worn on edges (stepped tread)

offside front track rod end dust cover split

radiator badly deteriorated

slight damage to front registration plate

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2010 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both front headlight units becomming insecure

bothrear tyres becomming worn on edges (stepped tread)

exhaust system becomming corroded

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

offside front track rod end dust cover split

radiator badly deteriorated

various oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,464 miles

exhaust system becomming corroded

front registration plate becomming cracked and insecure

handbrake lever getting high

n/s/r tyre worn on both eadges (stepped tread)

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust system becomming corroded

front registration plate becomming cracked and insecure

handbrake lever getting high

n/s/r tyre worn on both eadges (stepped tread)

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f seatbelt stalk becoming worn

Fail 5 Jun 2008 68,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f seatbelt stalk becoming worn

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,308 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 49,397 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 17 Jun 2005 39,738 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 39,736 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

cuts in n/s/r o/s/r tyre sidewalls

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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P321 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P321 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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P321 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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