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P340 TWU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,361 mi
Last recorded70,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 TWU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,353 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 60,353 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,175 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,175 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,104 miles

Centre rear exhaust join deteriorating

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 45,738 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,590 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,618 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,790 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight body damage

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2009 21,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,033 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,663 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,224 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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P340 TWU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P340 TWU, 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 P340 TWU registered?

P340 TWU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P340 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 TWU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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