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P738 KLG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,609 mi
Last recorded141,609 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 KLG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 141,609 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 141,609 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 139,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 133,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 128,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 121,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 114,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 108,661 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 101,745 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 101,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P738 KLG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P738 KLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P738 KLG registered?

P738 KLG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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