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P873 LWP

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,720 mi
Last recorded67,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,720 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,338 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear of the car is slightly damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,151 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking 165/70/13 79T 0288569

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,622 miles

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

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nearside rear tyre is cracking 165/70/13TR 0288569

offside rear tyre is cracking 165/70/13TR 0288569

Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,622 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advised s and g check

nearside rear tyre is cracking 165/70/13TR 0288569

offside rear tyre is cracking 165/70/13TR 0288569

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,818 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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P873 LWP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P873 LWP, 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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P873 LWP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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