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P881 LWP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,748 mi
Last recorded73,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front outer cv boots cracking with age

Fail 6 Jul 2017 73,744 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front outer cv boots cracking with age

fuel filler pipe inside n/s/r/inner wheel arch corroded as marked

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,493 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,438 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door mirror glass is missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door mirror glass is missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,885 miles

os nsr tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,233 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 55,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,267 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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P881 LWP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P881 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P881 LWP registered?

P881 LWP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P881 LWP safe to buy?

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