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P246 TYJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,725 mi
Last recorded72,725 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,725 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,554 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 54,005 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 52,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,198 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,304 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,304 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 37,270 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 TYJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green 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 P246 TYJ, 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 P246 TYJ registered?

P246 TYJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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