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P160 EOM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 EOM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 63,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator leaking

Fail 20 Aug 2025 63,578 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated & cracked-up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator deteriorated & shows anti-freeze trace

Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated & cracked-up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Radiator deteriorated & shows anti-freeze trace

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,738 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,390 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,832 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracking with age.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 57,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking with age.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,083 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,212 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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P160 EOM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P160 EOM, 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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P160 EOM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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