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P929 WAA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,950 mi
Last recorded69,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 WAA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,950 miles

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 13 Sep 2024 66,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,960 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 59,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,115 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 57,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,634 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,457 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,456 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,208 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,525 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 40,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,423 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,595 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,114 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,114 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,612 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,292 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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P929 WAA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P929 WAA, 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 P929 WAA registered?

P929 WAA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P929 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P929 WAA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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