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P346 JRW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,990 mi
Last recorded170,990 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 JRW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 170,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 169,145 miles

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

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

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

headlight loose

wheel bearing play n /s/r

Pass 20 Mar 2013 165,581 miles

centre seat belt not check

headlight inscure o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2012 163,276 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 163,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 153,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 141,428 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 141,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 120,182 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 120,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,442 miles

headlight loose

shocker dam

Pass 24 Jul 2007 97,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 90,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 90,721 miles

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

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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P346 JRW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P346 JRW, 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 P346 JRW registered?

P346 JRW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P346 JRW safe to buy?

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