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91,789 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both insecor (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
reversing lamp not working
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
reversing lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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P116 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 P116 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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P116 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 February 1997.
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