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P107 RGV

1997 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 RGV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,821 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 86,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,861 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyre starting to show signs of aging.

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,861 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyre starting to show signs of aging.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,274 miles

Oil leak

offside indactors insecure

offside rear light cluster been taped

zone a windscreen scratched

Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

offside indicator loose.

oil leak[s].

rear exhaust section heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,280 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 68,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 17 Aug 2006 65,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 61,076 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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P107 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 P107 RGV, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P107 RGV registered?

P107 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P107 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 RGV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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