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P485 EEF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,009 mi
Last recorded65,009 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 EEF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 65,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,903 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2023 58,691 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,228 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,256 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gernneral vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 49,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gernneral vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,622 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 41,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,345 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,070 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,812 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,475 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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P485 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P485 EEF, 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 P485 EEF registered?

P485 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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