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P482 HKO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,263 mi
Last recorded53,263 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 53,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,631 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,376 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 25,376 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,757 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 23,757 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,132 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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P482 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P482 HKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P482 HKO registered?

P482 HKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P482 HKO safe to buy?

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