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P603 SMR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,041 mi
Last recorded89,041 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 SMR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer cv gaitors perishing.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 89,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer cv gaitors perishing.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,014 miles

advise front brake check,brakes binding slightly,pads may also require replacing

exhaust blow from rear silencer joint

Fail 2 Nov 2012 84,014 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front brake check,brakes binding slightly,pads may also require replacing

exhaust blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,151 miles

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,588 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,436 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,754 miles

engine radiator in very poor condition,badly corroded and starting to leak

Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,751 miles

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

engine radiator in very poor condition,badly corroded and starting to leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,697 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 39,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P603 SMR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P603 SMR, 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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What year was P603 SMR registered?

P603 SMR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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