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P414 PGF

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,477 mi
Last recorded80,477 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2024 80,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 76,677 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 66,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 66,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 60,044 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,121 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 52,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced water and condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 46,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,912 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,877 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary repair to rear section of exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,877 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary repair to rear section of exhaust

Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear nearside tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear nearside tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,208 miles

front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,629 miles

tyres starting to perrish and crack on side walls.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,338 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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P414 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P414 PGF, 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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P414 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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