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P436 JVW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,500 mi
Last recorded57,500 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 57,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 50,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,540 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY DAMP.

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS ON INSIDE EDGE.

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD AND SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED.

Pass 14 Aug 2021 41,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 41,743 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,363 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,918 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,936 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,689 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,377 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,117 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,266 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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P436 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P436 JVW, 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 P436 JVW registered?

P436 JVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P436 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P436 JVW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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