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P544 WJR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,886 mi
Last recorded83,886 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 WJR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2010 83,886 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 83,886 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,253 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of the radiator

Fail 3 Apr 2009 76,253 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

condition of the radiator

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,955 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 70,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,890 miles

minor damage to front grill and bonnet

offside wiper blade small split at ends

Fail 18 Jul 2006 62,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 56,060 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 56,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P544 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P544 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 P544 WJR registered?

P544 WJR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P544 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P544 WJR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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