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P246 REU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

94,340 mi
Last recorded94,340 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 REU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,837 miles

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front shocker leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,028 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,212 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,604 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 61,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,545 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,505 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,576 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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P246 REU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P246 REU, 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

How do I check the history of P246 REU?

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What year was P246 REU registered?

P246 REU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P246 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 REU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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