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P140 SGF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,349 mi
Last recorded119,349 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 SGF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 119,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

O/S front head lamp damaged and insecure

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,753 miles

O/S/F Head lamp broken but still secured

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,934 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,267 miles

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

n/s outer screen washer not working

o/s/r tyre tread on 2mm

Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,265 miles

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

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

n/s outer screen washer not working

o/s/r tyre tread on 2mm

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,607 miles

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

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,328 miles

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,185 miles

n/s/f outer constant velocity joint boot perishing

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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P140 SGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P140 SGF, 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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P140 SGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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