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P874 RGK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,948 mi
Last recorded65,948 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 RGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 65,948 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 65,800 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 60,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,935 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 11,375 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bumpers damaged

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,375 miles

bumpers damaged

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,746 miles

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,710 miles

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,916 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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P874 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P874 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 P874 RGK registered?

P874 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P874 RGK safe to buy?

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