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P734 GKJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 GKJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2021 107,560 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2021 107,555 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 107,542 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative steering wheel (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,886 miles

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Front seat upright damaged

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,457 miles

Advise damage to steering wheel centre.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriated/aging.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,457 miles

Advise damage to steering wheel centre.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriated/aging.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,277 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 66,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 66,959 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 17 Nov 2009 48,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,368 miles

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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P734 GKJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P734 GKJ, 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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P734 GKJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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