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P371 UUH

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,033 mi
Last recorded112,033 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 UUH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,033 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 110,622 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011

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

n/s/front w/blade slightly deteriated

n/s/front wheel slight binding

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,453 miles

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

accident damage n/s/r panel

n/s/r and o/s/rear tyres walls cracking and deteriating

park brake reserve travel near limit

slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and n/s and o/s floors

Fail 30 Jul 2010 89,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

accident damage n/s/r panel

n/s/r and o/s/rear tyres walls cracking and deteriating

park brake reserve travel near limit

slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and n/s and o/s floors

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,244 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 83,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both mirrors damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,307 miles

both mirrors damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,085 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,085 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,517 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 78,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 73,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 73,959 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UUH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P371 UUH, 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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P371 UUH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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