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P792 RWS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,196 mi
Last recorded132,196 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 RWS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 132,196 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 132,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,093 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 115,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,763 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 98,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,441 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,756 miles

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

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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P792 RWS 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 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 P792 RWS, 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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P792 RWS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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