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P290 XSB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 XSB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 58,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,993 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,604 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 47,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 47,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 44,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,908 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,457 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,916 miles

all tyres perished

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,962 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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P290 XSB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue 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 P290 XSB, 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 P290 XSB registered?

P290 XSB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P290 XSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 XSB 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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