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P49 TFE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,077 mi
Last recorded44,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 TFE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 44,077 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,811 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 43,742 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,656 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,402 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,573 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,521 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 33,552 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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P49 TFE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P49 TFE, 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 P49 TFE registered?

P49 TFE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P49 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 TFE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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