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P198 GTA

2008 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,559 mi
Last recorded82,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 GTA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 82,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,819 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES IN VERY POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 81,819 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES IN VERY POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 73,921 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,921 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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P198 GTA is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 P198 GTA, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P198 GTA registered?

P198 GTA is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is P198 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 GTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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