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P438 JVW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,391 mi
Last recorded37,391 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 37,391 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,050 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 34,050 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted indicator lens has sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 27,430 miles

damage to nearside front indicator lense

long parking brake travel

Fail 22 May 2019 27,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

damage to nearside front indicator lense

long parking brake travel

Pass 11 May 2018 23,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 18,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,398 miles

all tyres starting to perish

battery flat

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,621 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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P438 JVW 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 80%.

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 P438 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P438 JVW registered?

P438 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P438 JVW safe to buy?

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