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P462 XGR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 XGR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 93,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,338 miles

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

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

front reg plate slightly fadad

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2010 84,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front reg plate slightly fadad

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,285 miles

front number plate slightly dirty but can be read

Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 105,188 miles

front no plate faded

o/s/r hand brake effort slightly lower

Pass 14 Apr 2007 99,462 miles

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

split in nearside front tyres outer sidewall

vehicles underside rusty in areas

Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P462 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P462 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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P462 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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