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P424 XGR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,177 mi
Last recorded144,177 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 XGR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 144,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroding (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs rusted

surface rust to under body and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,168 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 142,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 139,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise - nearside front tyre slightly worn wearing on inner and outer edges

advise - offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

advise - offside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 138,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 137,809 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 137,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,051 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 134,045 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 122,166 miles

o/s & n/s front brake back plates corroded

o/s & n/s front brakes slight fluctuation

o/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2009 110,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 46,091 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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P424 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P424 XGR, 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 P424 XGR registered?

P424 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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