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P292 SGB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,390 mi
Last recorded42,390 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 SGB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,390 miles

slight corrosion at o/side rear antiroll bar

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,709 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 41,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,326 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,326 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs pitted.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,319 miles

all tyres are old and starting to crack.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,899 miles

Radiator needs replaced.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 23,823 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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P292 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 83.3%.

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 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 P292 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 P292 SGB registered?

P292 SGB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P292 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P292 SGB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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