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P476 JVW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,990 mi
Last recorded102,990 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 102,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 96,308 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,308 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 86,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 72,401 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P476 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P476 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

How do I check the history of P476 JVW?

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What year was P476 JVW registered?

P476 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P476 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P476 JVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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