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P679 KWA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,735 mi
Last recorded85,735 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 KWA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 85,643 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 65,952 miles

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

nsr tyre side wall perished

Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,821 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBERPLATE FADEING

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,405 miles

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

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

report both front wiperblades split

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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P679 KWA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P679 KWA, 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 P679 KWA registered?

P679 KWA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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