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P743 AWY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 131,480 miles

offside/nearside front tyre outer walls cut but does not expose cords.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 131,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside/nearside front tyre outer walls cut but does not expose cords.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 129,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,283 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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P743 AWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P743 AWY, 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 P743 AWY registered?

P743 AWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P743 AWY safe to buy?

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