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P243 SGB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,759 mi
Last recorded79,759 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 SGB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,442 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 51,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,972 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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P243 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P243 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 P243 SGB registered?

P243 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P243 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 SGB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P243 SGB have outstanding finance?

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