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P824 GKJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

60,765 mi
Last recorded60,765 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 GKJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,765 miles

Emissions were erratic on Co level

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,765 miles

Emissions were erratic on Co level

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2016 48,143 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,964 miles

child seat fitted not allowing access to seat belt

Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,964 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing access to seat belt

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,291 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,985 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both number plates starting to perish

Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

both number plates starting to perish

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,557 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,076 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating through age,light cracking.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 40,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres deteriorating through age,light cracking.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,491 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,721 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,721 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

small cuts to wall of tyre nearside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,250 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,160 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,631 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 30,994 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 30,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P824 GKJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P824 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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P824 GKJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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