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P356 WKS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,651 mi
Last recorded70,651 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 WKS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,427 miles

Offside Headlamp top mounting broken

Underside coated with thick underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed end sections of brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap sealing surface corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,053 miles

Fuel cap sealing surface corroded

underside of car covered with a thick underseal coating

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,285 miles

Underside of vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,065 miles

all underside components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,805 miles

all underside components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,381 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,030 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

unable to check offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,880 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,456 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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P356 WKS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red 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 P356 WKS, 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 P356 WKS registered?

P356 WKS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P356 WKS safe to buy?

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