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P177 DRR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,224 mi
Last recorded33,224 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 DRR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 33,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 30,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 27,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 27,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,983 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 25,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 24,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 23,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 23,036 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,945 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 21,945 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,767 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 19,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,128 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,409 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 12,979 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 10,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,099 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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P177 DRR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P177 DRR, 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 P177 DRR registered?

P177 DRR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P177 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 DRR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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