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P371 TWV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,560 mi
Last recorded30,560 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 TWV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,560 miles

Suspension components corroded. Long handbrake travel. Tyres perished. Oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,520 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2018 30,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,847 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Wipers smeary

Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,755 miles

suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2016 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing

suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,305 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 27,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,803 miles

coil springs corroded,front number plate cracked,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,371 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 24,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,888 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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P371 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P371 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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What year was P371 TWV registered?

P371 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P371 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 TWV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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