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P430 JRW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 JRW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 149,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 149,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 143,835 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing edges(2.2mm at centre)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 143,835 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

offside rear tyre wearing edges(2.2mm at centre)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 140,846 miles

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

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

battery insecure ,becomes a testable item shortly

Pass 29 Jun 2011 140,783 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 140,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 138,377 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 132,570 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 132,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 124,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 116,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 108,019 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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P430 JRW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P430 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 P430 JRW registered?

P430 JRW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P430 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 JRW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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