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P176 KOO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,588 mi
Last recorded150,588 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 KOO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 150,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 138,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dry rubber cracks showing signs of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

very small exhaust leak

Pass 9 Feb 2022 136,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 127,225 miles

Offside Front seat belt has difficulty retracting fully

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 86,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,843 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,027 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,153 miles

Front and Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,631 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,954 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 70,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,401 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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P176 KOO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue 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 P176 KOO, 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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P176 KOO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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