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RIG 5383

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 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

RegistrationRIG 5383
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 74,982 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 74,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 74,796 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 72,841 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 72,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake overall result 58%,rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Spare tyre is defective

Wipers show signs of deterioration

Fail 23 May 2016 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder has age cracks that reach the ply/cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake overall result 58%,rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Wipers show signs of deterioration

Pass 19 May 2015 72,156 miles

n/ side rear tyre showing of deterioration

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,960 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age deterioration.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 71,960 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age deterioration.

Pass 19 May 2014 71,378 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 71,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 69,711 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 69,707 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 67,276 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades show sign deterioration.

Pass 13 May 2011 65,064 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 65,064 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 63,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 60,827 miles

advise front and rear number plates condition.

Pass 3 May 2008 58,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 52,068 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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RIG 5383 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RIG 5383, 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 RIG 5383 registered?

RIG 5383 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is RIG 5383 safe to buy?

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