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P109 RGV

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,192 mi
Last recorded104,192 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 RGV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,192 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 104,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Jul 2015 98,342 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 98,339 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,923 miles

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 17 Jul 2013 83,923 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,117 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 74,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,707 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,862 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside rear sill

nearside rear footbrake low effort

Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,656 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,656 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 42,759 miles

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES SHOWING SIGNS OF FADING

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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P109 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P109 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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P109 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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