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P865 WCN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 WCN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 112,929 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 112,929 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 103,879 miles

fuel cap nozzel very rustey

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,384 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 98,373 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)

Centre silencer slight blowing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear nuber plate faded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,838 miles

Fuel filler cap neck shows signs of deterioratioon.

N/S/ and O/S/F lower suspension unit shows signs of deterioration.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 81,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2006 81,058 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2005 80,244 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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P865 WCN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P865 WCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P865 WCN registered?

P865 WCN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P865 WCN safe to buy?

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