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P486 GSL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,957 mi
Last recorded66,957 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 GSL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 66,957 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 66,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,320 miles

Underside of vehicle becoming corroded in various places.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 60,318 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,817 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,450 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,732 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,086 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracks in tread

slight damage to nearside front flasher lens

Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracks in tread

slight damage to nearside front flasher lens

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,545 miles

offside front strut damp

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,853 miles

Nearside Front 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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P486 GSL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P486 GSL, 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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P486 GSL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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