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P160 GON

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,730 mi
Last recorded82,730 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 GON
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,730 miles

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

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

front shock absorbers sleeves split

Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,689 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front shock absorbers sleeves split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,310 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,396 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)

front discs showing corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,628 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres side walls cracked due to age

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,930 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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P160 GON is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P160 GON, 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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What year was P160 GON registered?

P160 GON is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P160 GON safe to buy?

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