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A25 WAT

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,775 mi
Last recorded23,775 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 WAT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 23,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 20,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,985 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front crack in front no plate

all tyres cracked and perrishing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 20,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked/perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,574 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 18,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,501 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 17,501 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 17,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,064 miles

slight chip in offside headlamp

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,938 miles

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,896 miles

stone chip to o/s headlight

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,282 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 16,282 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 12,242 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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A25 WAT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A25 WAT, 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 A25 WAT registered?

A25 WAT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A25 WAT safe to buy?

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