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P576 WCG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 WCG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,400 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 101,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,866 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension arms corroding

front tyres close to limit

vehicle only just passed emmision test

vehicle starting to corrode around rear suspension mountings

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,883 miles

slight corrosion on floor and inner outer sill both sides

Fail 12 Jan 2013 65,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on floor and inner outer sill both sides

Fail 12 Dec 2012 65,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,335 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,335 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 62,305 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,971 miles

rear tyre getting low on near side

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 57,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,507 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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P576 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P576 WCG, 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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P576 WCG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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