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P417 HWG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,812 mi
Last recorded133,812 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 HWG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,812 miles

brake pipes and flexis corroded

coil springs and shockers corroded

o/s front wing corroded at bottom

Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,632 miles

brake pipes and flexi hoses corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,525 miles

brake flexes corroded

front suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

trackrodend nuts corroded

wipers worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,254 miles

bottom arms corroded

front strut legs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 130,559 miles

o/s n/s front suspension arms corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 129,119 miles

al brakeflexis corroded

exaust corrodeed

front springs corroded

front suspension arms corroded

sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,514 miles

advise front wise bones rusting

Fail 21 Oct 2013 128,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise front wise bones rusting

Pass 9 Oct 2012 127,021 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Exhaust corroded centre rear

Floor/sill corroded O/S &N/S

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf osf brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,876 miles

advise front wisebones rusting

Pass 19 Oct 2009 120,711 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES CORRODED, FRONT SPRINGS CORERODED.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 116,914 miles

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

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

dry on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 4 Oct 2007 113,027 miles

dry and rusty on chassi,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes need cleaning and wax oiling

Pass 5 Oct 2006 107,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P417 HWG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P417 HWG, 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 P417 HWG registered?

P417 HWG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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