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P475 JVW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,496 mi
Last recorded181,496 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 181,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 181,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 179,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 179,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 178,046 miles

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

Offside Front headlight cracked

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

advise rear reverse lights not working

Fail 31 Jul 2018 178,045 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight cracked

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

advise rear reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Aug 2017 177,724 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 177,724 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 176,756 miles

nearside front tyre perished

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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P475 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P475 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 P475 JVW registered?

P475 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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