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P371 UPW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 UPW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,431 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outter edges

nsr metal brake pipe to caliper flexi corroded

osf tyre has cuts on inner edge close to ply / cords

Fail 19 Oct 2013 107,377 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on outter edges

nsr metal brake pipe to caliper flexi corroded

osf tyre has cuts on inner edge close to ply / cords

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2012 101,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,658 miles

both rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,997 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 UPW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

P371 UPW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P371 UPW safe to buy?

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