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P976 YWL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 YWL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,515 miles

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front coil springs corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise rear shocker casings corroded

advise slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 7 Dec 2015 106,515 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front coil springs corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise rear shocker casings corroded

advise slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,180 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

n/s wiper rubber split still clearing screen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,702 miles

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

front brakes are very slightly holding on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,388 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 96,364 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,869 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,412 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 83,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,458 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 68,160 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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P976 YWL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P976 YWL, 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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What year was P976 YWL registered?

P976 YWL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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