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P470 GOF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,132 mi
Last recorded106,132 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 GOF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 106,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,503 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

radiator fins worn excessivly

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,140 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,681 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 62,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 51,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 46,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 43,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (x2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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P470 GOF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P470 GOF, 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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P470 GOF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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