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P204 SGB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 SGB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,964 miles

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

both sides rear chassis rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,175 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 10,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,239 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,238 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,825 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 86,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,269 miles

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

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

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

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

suspect fuel tank leaking not leaking at time of test

travel h/brake

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,981 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 70,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

condition of rear tyres

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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P204 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P204 SGB, 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 P204 SGB registered?

P204 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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