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P212 JRV

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,563 mi
Last recorded55,563 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 JRV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 55,563 miles

Coil spring corroded Near side and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 55,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / end of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Near side and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 52,606 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear outter arch corroding

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 52,603 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear outter arch corroding

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,378 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2022 49,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,632 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,612 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 40,973 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant leak

Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,442 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,482 miles

Front Inner tyre edges worn

Rear tyres perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,917 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,472 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,979 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2013 27,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,366 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,221 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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P212 JRV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P212 JRV, 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 P212 JRV registered?

P212 JRV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P212 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 JRV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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