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P516 WJR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 WJR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,321 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

light corrosion to front wishbones

n/s front indicator damaged

rear axle stabilizer corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 93,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

high level stop light inop

light corrosion to front wishbones

n/s front indicator damaged

oil level very low

rear axle stabilizer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,606 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front antiroll bar link bushes splitting

both rear and drivers side seat belts slow to retract

both rear brake pipes at flexis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front valence damaged

high level stop light inop

Fail 20 Dec 2011 87,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front antiroll bar link bushes splitting

both rear and drivers side seat belts slow to retract

both rear brake pipes at flexis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front valence damaged

high level stop light inop

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,126 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shockers and coil springs corroded

both front wishbones corroded

engine sump corroded

engine undertray insecure

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 84,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shockers and coil springs corroded

both front wishbones corroded

engine sump corroded

engine undertray insecure

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

blades poor

o/s/front tyre low on presure

o/s/rear tyrehas cracks on wall

Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,004 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

blades poor

o/s/front tyre low on presure

o/s/rear tyrehas cracks on wall

Pass 15 May 2008 80,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear wiper required

Pass 21 May 2007 77,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,613 miles

front brake discs corroded and pads low

manifold heat shield insecure

offside rear and nearside front brakes binding slightly

radiator poor

travel in handbrake lever

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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P516 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P516 WJR, 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 P516 WJR registered?

P516 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P516 WJR safe to buy?

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