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P278 UGW

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,013 mi
Last recorded137,013 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 UGW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 137,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 137,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front wrap around lenses barely visible

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight seepage power steering pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 120,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2017 112,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 103,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,162 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,915 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 87,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,500 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 85,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,390 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2009 76,550 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 76,526 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 74,385 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 74,385 miles

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

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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P278 UGW is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P278 UGW, 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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P278 UGW is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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