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P382 PGF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 PGF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,251 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 79,212 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,399 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 76,308 miles

Rear Position lamp not working putting all 3 stop lamps on instead of side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,584 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,361 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 65,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,030 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 61,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 37,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,352 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,326 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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P382 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P382 PGF, 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 P382 PGF registered?

P382 PGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P382 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 PGF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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