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P773 PHW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,294 mi
Last recorded136,294 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 PHW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,294 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 136,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,710 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 133,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,570 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 130,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,246 miles

both front tyres on 3 mm

Fail 21 Feb 2014 122,095 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres on 3 mm

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 114,542 miles

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

front pads low ?

handbrake reardings low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,689 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,414 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,675 miles

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

oil filter leaking !!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,627 miles

front discs worn

front pads low ?

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,900 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,013 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 66,053 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,019 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 15 Feb 2006 60,019 miles

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

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

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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P773 PHW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P773 PHW, 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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P773 PHW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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