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P727 DRX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,301 mi
Last recorded208,301 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 DRX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 208,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 200,147 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 188,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 180,767 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 172,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 166,429 miles

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

exhaust repaired

Fail 9 Nov 2012 166,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 166,387 miles

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

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

unable see front pads

Pass 12 Jul 2011 156,957 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded around welds and starting to blow.

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

Slight bind from both front brakes.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 149,744 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 141,056 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 131,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,837 miles

front n/s door mirror damadged

heat sheild around front manifold split/rattling/flapping about

Pass 22 Jul 2006 113,014 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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P727 DRX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P727 DRX, 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 P727 DRX registered?

P727 DRX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P727 DRX safe to buy?

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