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P344 UAX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,392 mi
Last recorded107,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 UAX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,392 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 107,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,883 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside headlamp damp

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,672 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2016 103,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,150 miles

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

offside front tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,025 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,462 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,448 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,110 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,813 miles

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

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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P344 UAX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P344 UAX, 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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P344 UAX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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