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P308 GVU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,616 mi
Last recorded87,616 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 87,615 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,852 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge 1657013

Fail 10 Jun 2015 81,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,177 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 80,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,786 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front and rear shock absorber slight misting of oil.Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil.Both front c.v. gaitors slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front and rear shock absorber slight misting of oil.Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil.Both front c.v. gaitors slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,315 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,425 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,646 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,534 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 31,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P308 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P308 GVU, 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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P308 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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