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P640 PGN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,017 mi
Last recorded75,017 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion/surface rust on underneath of car

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,379 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,374 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,113 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,628 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,172 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,648 miles

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake balance uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,917 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2006 43,910 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 39,826 miles

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

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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P640 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P640 PGN, 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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P640 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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