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P338 SGO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,111 mi
Last recorded145,111 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 SGO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 145,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 143,827 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield perishing (Noisy)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 143,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield perishing (Noisy)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 139,599 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear no/ plate contaminated

Fail 7 Nov 2011 139,599 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no/ plate contaminated

Pass 13 Dec 2010 135,150 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 131,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 127,141 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 119,510 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 119,510 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 111,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 111,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 103,937 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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P338 SGO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P338 SGO, 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 P338 SGO registered?

P338 SGO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P338 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 SGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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