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P126 RGV

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,165 mi
Last recorded63,165 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 RGV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 61,443 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 61,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 57,303 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,418 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 54,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,941 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,458 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,547 miles

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

Offside headlight protector cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,547 miles

Offside headlight protector cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,351 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,108 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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P126 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 P126 RGV, 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 29 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 P126 RGV registered?

P126 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P126 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 RGV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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