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P202 SWC

2008 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 133cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine133cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,893 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 74,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,399 miles

Battery Insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery Insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 167,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

signs of possible tyre contact between rear tyres and wheel arches

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 15,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 107,806 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,766 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 93,542 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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P202 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 133cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P202 SWC, 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 P202 SWC registered?

P202 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is P202 SWC safe to buy?

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