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P764 VCW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,926 mi
Last recorded109,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 VCW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,926 miles

Fore & aft movement on drivers seat difficult to operate

Gearbox oil leak

Lower alternator securing bolt missing

Nearside front shock absorber has negligible damping affect

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 109,922 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed steering wheel horn wiring (1.9.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing from ball joint/castle nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light to rear (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light to rear (1.2.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Gearbox oil leak

Lower securing bolt missing from alternator

Nearside front shock absorber appears to have negligable damping effect

Nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Fail 1 Sep 2014 103,973 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,973 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,977 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,039 miles

rear no plate dirty

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,105 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,533 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P764 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P764 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 P764 VCW registered?

P764 VCW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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