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P478 GVU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,028 mi
Last recorded59,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front 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 26 Jul 2016 54,165 miles

Rear panard bar corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,235 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 47,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 47,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 46,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear no plate in poor condition front and rear road springs corroded flexy brake hose furreles corroded general under body and suspension conponent corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,054 miles

rear no plate in poor condition front and rear road springs corroded flexy brake hose furreles corroded general under body and suspension conponent corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,442 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 38,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,841 miles

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

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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P478 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P478 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P478 GVU registered?

P478 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P478 GVU safe to buy?

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