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P262 WPR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,867 mi
Last recorded56,867 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 WPR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy + slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,970 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,766 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

miss fire low rev range

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 30,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,757 miles

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,339 miles

radiator getting weak

vehicle body and components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,550 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,834 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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P262 WPR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P262 WPR, 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 P262 WPR registered?

P262 WPR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P262 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 WPR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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