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P152 EDY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,185 mi
Last recorded210,185 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 EDY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 210,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 210,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 206,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 202,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2022 198,375 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 198,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 194,623 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 192,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 192,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 189,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 182,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

bottom radiator hose weaping

Fail 3 Oct 2018 182,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

bottom radiator hose weaping

Pass 3 Oct 2017 176,046 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2016 171,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,521 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 161,122 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 151,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 138,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 138,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 121,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 108,958 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 108,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 96,766 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 96,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 89,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 69,664 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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P152 EDY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P152 EDY, 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 P152 EDY registered?

P152 EDY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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