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P458 JDT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,849 mi
Last recorded79,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 JDT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 78,169 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,071 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

slight movement in n/s rear suspension arm bush

Fail 15 Jan 2022 66,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre on limit

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

slight movement in n/s rear suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,136 miles

n/s front driveshaft gaitor deteriorating

slight handbrake travel

Fail 8 Jan 2021 62,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

n/s front driveshaft gaitor deteriorating

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,301 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,558 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 53,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,055 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 53,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle and rear exhaust coroded

n/s/r tyre 3m

o/s/f tyre 2m

o/s/r tyre 3m

Fail 2 Aug 2013 50,716 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle and rear exhaust coroded

n/s/r tyre 3m

o/s/f tyre 2m

o/s/r tyre 3m

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

age cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,758 miles

osf and nsf brake pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 44,542 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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P458 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P458 JDT, 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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P458 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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