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P163 NNM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

83,315 mi
Last recorded83,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 NNM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 83,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,101 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,638 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 80,638 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,728 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,102 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism has slight restricted movement but still functions as intended

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated and noisy but no excessive movement

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,220 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,386 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,471 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,525 miles

Front offside constant velocity joint gaiter has slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 62,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 49,806 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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P163 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 P163 NNM, 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 P163 NNM registered?

P163 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P163 NNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 NNM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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