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P734 VCW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 VCW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,697 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,667 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,473 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 105,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 92,187 miles

both front outer cv gaitors starting to split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 81,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,878 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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P734 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P734 VCW, 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 P734 VCW registered?

P734 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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