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P339 TUA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,847 mi
Last recorded68,847 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 TUA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,847 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 68,847 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear accident damage

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,682 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various body panels damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front & rear suspension parts slightly corroded

near side rear panel & light damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly perished

near side rear light lens slightly damaged

near side rear side panel damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2019 62,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly perished

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

near side rear light lens slightly damaged

near side rear side panel damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,070 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 61,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,107 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 60,107 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,160 miles

water damage

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,624 miles

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

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

damage nearside rear body

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,250 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,552 miles

front tyres worn

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,952 miles

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

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

aux drive belts deteriated

radiator corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,952 miles

aux drive belts deteriated

radiator corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,116 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Nov 2007 50,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

advise both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,418 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,229 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,723 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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P339 TUA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P339 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.

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What year was P339 TUA registered?

P339 TUA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P339 TUA safe to buy?

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