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J327 JBJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,121 mi
Last recorded99,121 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 JBJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 94,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 93,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,826 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 90,826 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 90,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 88,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,439 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe becoming rusty

o/s/r metal brake pipe becoming rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 78,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,984 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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J327 JBJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J327 JBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J327 JBJ registered?

J327 JBJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is J327 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J327 JBJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J327 JBJ have outstanding finance?

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