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P435 XGR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 XGR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,384 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 30 Sep 2025 111,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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 30 Sep 2024 110,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 110,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 107,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,215 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 107,215 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,556 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 106,582 miles

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

Offside 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 105,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 104,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 104,087 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 104,076 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 102,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 102,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust blow middle section joimt

Pass 9 May 2012 101,460 miles

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

fuel filler neck has corrosion

nearside front indicator slightly loose

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 4 May 2012 101,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel filler neck has corrosion

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 5 May 2011 99,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 99,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,756 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,395 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,667 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,541 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 88,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 86,563 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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P435 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P435 XGR, 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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P435 XGR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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