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P475 PGF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,382 mi
Last recorded89,382 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to holed system (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,471 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,342 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,743 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Nearside front indicator unit insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Radiator deteriorated

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

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,519 miles

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

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Nearside front indicator unit insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Radiator deteriorated

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

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,389 miles

Minor leak at rear exhaust box (deteriorating)

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

Radiator deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,115 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 32,539 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 29,158 miles

Slight Outer Sidewall Damage to Nearside Front Tyre

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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P475 PGF 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 P475 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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P475 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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