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P729 HWB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,795 mi
Last recorded136,795 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 HWB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion of off side rear wheel arch

some damage to off side door handle

some perishing of bot front outer c/v boots

some perishing of front anti roll bar bushes

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 125,765 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 125,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 108,351 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 108,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs back plates corroded away

both headlight adjusters seized up

fuel filler pipe support bracket corroded

general oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 90,004 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 90,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 89,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust back box to middle jiont blowing

nearside front head lamp adjusters damaged

offside rear tyre on 2mm 145/80r13t

Fail 19 Aug 2008 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box to middle jiont blowing

hand brake high

nearside front head lamp adjusters damaged

offside rear tyre on 2mm 145/80r13t

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 80,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,803 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 66,608 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 66,608 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P729 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P729 HWB, 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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P729 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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