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P952 GMM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,353 mi
Last recorded153,353 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 GMM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 153,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,208 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 138,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 123,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 123,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,850 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,650 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2005 57,235 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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P952 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P952 GMM, 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 P952 GMM registered?

P952 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P952 GMM safe to buy?

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