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P123 GKE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,115 mi
Last recorded152,115 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 GKE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 152,115 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 152,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 152,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 136,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 136,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 136,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,635 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 119,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,306 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 101,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

clutch slipping

nearside front disc has score mark on outer face

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

slight blow from exhaust front joint

Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,306 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

clutch slipping

nearside front disc has score mark on outer face

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

slight blow from exhaust front joint

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,593 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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P123 GKE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P123 GKE, 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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P123 GKE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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