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P729 SVX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,687 mi
Last recorded184,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 SVX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 184,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 183,913 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats or seatbelt due to safety cage fitted ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing No seats or seatbelt due to safety cage fitted ()

Fail 22 Jun 2023 183,913 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats or seatbelt due to safety cage fitted ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing No seats or seatbelt due to safety cage fitted ()

Pass 23 Jan 2013 163,649 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2013 163,368 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 255,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 146,979 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 146,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,031 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 131,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 119,388 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 119,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 14,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 100,696 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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P729 SVX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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