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P703 NVG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,492 mi
Last recorded110,492 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 NVG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 110,492 miles

all four tyres have steel rims and all tyres are same size

Fail 24 May 2013 110,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,944 miles

ADVISE TO ADJUST REAR BRAKES, UNDERBODY CORROSION,FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REARS, RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION, O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT, FRONT EXHAUST IN POOR CONTITION, SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,944 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise to adjust rear brakes

front exhaust support corroding....slight blow from rear join

front tyres different size to rears

offside rear tyre splitting

radiator in poor condition

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,227 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,515 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 144,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

rear number plate de-laminating

slight brake binde on front brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2008 139,728 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

rear wiper blade splitt

Fail 25 Feb 2008 139,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade splitt

spare tyre flat

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Feb 2007 131,208 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Feb 2007 131,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Feb 2006 125,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 125,474 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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P703 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red 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 P703 NVG, 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 P703 NVG registered?

P703 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P703 NVG safe to buy?

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