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P837 SBV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,007 mi
Last recorded111,007 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 111,007 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' to limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,175 miles

Radiator in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,553 miles

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)

RADITOR IN POOR CONDITION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,703 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,405 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,500 miles

Radiator core deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 66,429 miles

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

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

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

Radiator core deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 58,118 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm tread left.

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread left.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 58,118 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm tread left.

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread left.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,378 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn down to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge. Rear registration plate deteriorated but still legible and secure.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 40,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P837 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P837 SBV, 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 P837 SBV registered?

P837 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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