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P903 RGB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 RGB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 111,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 111,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,432 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 108,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 103,533 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 98,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,336 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 95,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 92,066 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 92,066 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 73,719 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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P903 RGB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P903 RGB, 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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P903 RGB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P903 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P903 RGB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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