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P359 CFF

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,370 mi
Last recorded135,370 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 CFF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 135,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 135,339 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 127,186 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 127,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and end off sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and end off sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,792 miles

Both inner sills corroded towards rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 126,792 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Both inner sills corroded towards rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 122,954 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing corner accident damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Trapped by wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sill end corroding

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,253 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 100,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,719 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,132 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,447 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,447 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,291 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,648 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,897 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,589 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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P359 CFF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P359 CFF, 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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P359 CFF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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