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P780 PGN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,680 mi
Last recorded156,680 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2019 156,680 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 150,492 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 150,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,362 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

water in offside headlight

Pass 5 May 2015 128,898 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 119,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 116,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 112,973 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 108,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 104,847 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 104,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 100,029 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 100,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 94,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 87,838 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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P780 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P780 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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What year was P780 PGN registered?

P780 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P780 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 PGN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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