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P877 GRP

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,887 mi
Last recorded60,887 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 GRP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 60,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 36,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,178 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,238 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,238 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all windows tinted

centre exhaust rubber split

different tyre sizes on axles

Fail 12 Oct 2011 30,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all windows tinted

centre exhaust rubber split

different tyre sizes on axles

Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,778 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 20,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,691 miles

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation front registration plate

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,564 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,223 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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P877 GRP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P877 GRP, 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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P877 GRP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P877 GRP safe to buy?

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