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P304 SGK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 SGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 145,418 miles

Both outer CV boots cracking

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre VERY WORN inner edge recommend replacement very soon

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2013 133,006 miles

The tail gate is quite corroded around screen

Fail 7 May 2013 133,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The tail gate is quite corroded around screen

Pass 14 May 2012 122,905 miles

Both outer CV joint gaitors are heavily cracked (n/s worst).

There is a bent wire hanging from the n/s/f inner wing (photo).

Fail 14 May 2012 122,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer CV joint gaitors are heavily cracked (n/s worst).

The front brake pads look thin.

The o/s/f brake is lowest (reference the imbalance).

There is a bent wire hanging from the n/s/f inner wing (photo).

Pass 10 May 2011 114,631 miles

O/S/F Door handle broken but still useable

Fail 10 May 2011 114,631 miles

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

O/S/F Door handle broken but still useable

Pass 7 May 2010 107,564 miles

The n/s/f tyre has just 2mm tread (limit 1.6mm).

Fail 6 May 2010 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The n/s/f tyre has just 2mm tread (limit 1.6mm).

The o/s/f suspension leg / shock absorber is starting to leak. Replacement recommended.

Pass 8 May 2009 98,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 98,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The n/s/r tyre is worn on both edges, replacement recommended.

The o/s/r also has a cut which MAY be to plies.

Pass 10 May 2008 89,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2008 89,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 81,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,899 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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P304 SGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P304 SGK, 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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P304 SGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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