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P657 JWF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,422 mi
Last recorded80,422 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 JWF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,422 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip slight incomplete.

o/s/f headlight insecure.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slight incomplete.

o/s/f headlight slight insecure.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber slight incomplete.

o/s/f headlight slight insecure.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 57,774 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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P657 JWF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P657 JWF, 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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P657 JWF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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