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P437 JVW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,542 mi
Last recorded83,542 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,542 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,003 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 820,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,216 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,722 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2012 77,716 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,417 miles

Coolant leak

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

osf brake binding slightly

power steering pump slight leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,352 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 71,352 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 61,749 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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P437 JVW 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 75%.

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 P437 JVW, 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 P437 JVW registered?

P437 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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