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P316 TWV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,044 mi
Last recorded166,044 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 TWV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 166,044 miles

front driveshaft gaiters split

slight engine oil,gearbox oil and coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2025 158,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 146,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,825 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,003 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 91,657 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,867 miles

Some oil around sump.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Moisture at hand brake grommet. Unable to ascertain cause using prescribed method of testing.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 60,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Moisture at hand brake grommet. Unable to ascertain cause using prescribed method of testing.

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

Oil leak from oil filter base. Drip.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,307 miles

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

Rear number plate some water damage.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,628 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall is perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,697 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,873 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,416 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 28,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,201 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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P316 TWV 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 P316 TWV, 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 P316 TWV registered?

P316 TWV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P316 TWV safe to buy?

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