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P61 WAA

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,792 mi
Last recorded123,792 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 WAA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 123,792 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 123,792 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 117,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2011 112,123 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front wiper blade judders slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 107,546 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 107,546 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,926 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 102,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 98,545 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 98,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,512 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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P61 WAA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P61 WAA, 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 P61 WAA registered?

P61 WAA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P61 WAA safe to buy?

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