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P582 RGP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,057 mi
Last recorded124,057 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 RGP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 124,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition

nooil

o/s headlamp glass is chipped

radiator in poor condition

rear No plate deteriorated

o/s/f seat belt stalk worn, sometimes doesn't lock in

Fail 24 Feb 2010 124,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition

nooil

o/s headlamp glass is chipped

radiator in poor condition

rear No plate deteriorated

o/s/f seat belt stalk worn, sometimes doesn't lock in

Pass 26 Feb 2009 116,530 miles

Both headlamp glasses are chipped and lamps deteriorated giving poor beam images

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads are worn and discs are worn and corroded on inner surfaces

radiator in poor condition and signs of leaking

rear shock-absorbers are weak

slight corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Fail 23 Feb 2009 116,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both headlamp glasses are chipped and lamps deteriorated giving poor beam images

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads are worn and discs are worn and corroded on inner surfaces

hand brake lever is close to the end of its travel

no oil on dipstick

radiator in poor condition and signs of leaking

rear shock-absorbers are weak

slight corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 27 Feb 2008 111,850 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

chip on near side headlamp glass

exhaust system is rusty

off side and near side front outer drive shaft gaiters are perished

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,474 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

radiator in poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2007 107,474 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

radiator in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,492 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Both headlamps have chipped glasses but do not affect the beam patterns

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine bay is very oily

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

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

Offside front seat back covering is severely damaged and exposing the metal framework

Radiator showing signs of leaking

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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P582 RGP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P582 RGP, 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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P582 RGP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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