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P203 SGT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 SGT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,146 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 10 Dec 2014 75,069 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,425 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,329 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,814 miles

High level brake light inop.

Nearside front tyre cracked to excess.

Nearside rear tyre cracked to excess.

Spare tyre requires changing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 61,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

High level brake light inop.

Nearside front tyre cracked to excess.

Nearside rear tyre cracked to excess.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,045 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 34,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 28,033 miles

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

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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P203 SGT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P203 SGT, 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 P203 SGT registered?

P203 SGT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P203 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 SGT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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