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P748 RGK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,327 mi
Last recorded121,327 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 RGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,327 miles

advise light misting of o/s front and n/s rear shocker

advise very slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,327 miles

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

advise light misting of o/s front and n/s rear shocker

advise very slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,357 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 119,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,531 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 109,531 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,463 miles

drivers seat cover split/torn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,320 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat cover torn/split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,720 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 86,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,739 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,316 miles

engine radiator starting to deteriorate at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,969 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades starting to split at tine of test

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,969 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split at tine of test

Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 56,270 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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P748 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P748 RGK, 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 P748 RGK registered?

P748 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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