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P226 AJO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

149,426 mi
Last recorded149,426 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 AJO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 149,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 142,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 132,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 120,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,435 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 89,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,343 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 77,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 75,127 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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P226 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P226 AJO, 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 P226 AJO registered?

P226 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P226 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 AJO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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