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P524 JWK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,803 mi
Last recorded109,803 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 JWK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 103,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 103,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,028 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,787 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 96,642 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded,not effecting mot requirements.

Fail 10 May 2017 96,642 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded,not effecting mot requirements.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,578 miles

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

vehicle radiator has slight leak.powersteering pump has slight leak.

windscreen starting to delaminate.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

vehicle radiator has slight leak.powersteering pump has slight leak.

windscreen starting to delaminate.

Pass 21 May 2015 96,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,172 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 95,841 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 95,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,797 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 94,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 93,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,959 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 92,887 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 91,917 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,531 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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P524 JWK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P524 JWK, 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 P524 JWK registered?

P524 JWK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P524 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 JWK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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