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P795 RGT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

192,369 mi
Last recorded192,369 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 RGT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 192,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 188,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 184,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 178,455 miles

Offside mirror case damaged

wipers knocking

Pass 25 Sep 2019 177,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel filler neck bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak engine cover

Fail 24 Sep 2019 177,324 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel filler neck bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak engine cover

Pass 18 Sep 2018 170,010 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Bonnet release cable stretched

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No reverse lights

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight knocking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Sep 2017 166,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn seriously on edges 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear shock creaking over bumps

Oil leak sump area

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 161,337 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn on outer edge and perished

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread worn and perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 161,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre tread worn on outer edge and perished

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread worn and perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 155,809 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre tread wearing on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads perishing and starting to distort

o/s front brake slightly binding on

o/s front shock absorber damp

Fail 21 Sep 2015 155,809 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre tread wearing on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads perishing and starting to distort

o/s front brake slightly binding on

o/s front shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,099 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn and bald on outer edge, but no cords exposed

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 144,530 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2013 144,530 miles

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

center brake light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,066 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 138,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 132,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 132,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 125,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 125,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 118,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 118,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,274 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 110,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,938 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 101,938 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,616 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing low on inner edge of tread

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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P795 RGT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P795 RGT, 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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P795 RGT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 October 1996.

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