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P928 WMJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 WMJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,131 miles

Exhaust has minor leak or exhaust gasses.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,615 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 112,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high during test with tacometer fitted engine speed was too fast at idle, so by passed function to complete the test. (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle part of it is missing still able to open the door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bumper damaged and insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,131 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,950 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,944 miles

Headlamp reflectors worn and beam images poor, Front tyres worn inner edges, Plastic covers over outer sills, Slight damage to o/s chassis.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs warped, Clutch pedal anti slip missing, o/s/r brake binding and brake pads low, o/s/f side repeater poor,Slight play in Both front wheel bearings, Tracking check,

Vehicle has been lowered.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 69,925 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp reflectors worn and beam images poor, Front tyres worn inner edges, Plastic covers over outer sills, Slight damage to o/s chassis.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake discs warped, Clutch pedal anti slip missing, o/s/r brake binding and brake pads low, o/s/f side repeater poor,Slight play in Both front wheel bearings, Tracking check,

Vehicle has been lowered.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 69,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

beam images poor.

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside seat belt buckle poor.

nearside side repeater loose.

offside rear brake bind and pads worn low.

offside side reepeater poor.

wipers not tested.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,790 miles

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

offside front seatbelt stalk sticky

Fail 31 Dec 2008 64,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front seatbelt stalk sticky

Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,132 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2007 56,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2006 50,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,662 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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P928 WMJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P928 WMJ, 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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P928 WMJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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