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K17 GRY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,616 mi
Last recorded80,616 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 GRY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 80,616 miles

osf top hinge pin worn

slight exhaust gas leak at manifold

slight play at steering column

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,132 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no catalytic converter fiteed on the exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2009 99,071 miles

Light pitting bath rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2008 95,080 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 95,078 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak n/s/floor damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,927 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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K17 GRY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K17 GRY, 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 K17 GRY registered?

K17 GRY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is K17 GRY safe to buy?

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