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P525 JWE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,216 mi
Last recorded35,216 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 JWE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 35,216 miles

General age related corrosion throughout body and components

Pass 23 Oct 2024 34,480 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to steering track rods

Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,009 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 33,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,720 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 31,707 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,913 miles

advise o/s rear outer end sill starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 30,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

advise o/s rear outer end sill starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,243 miles

advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,023 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 18,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,705 miles

advise o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,867 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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P525 JWE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P525 JWE, 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 P525 JWE registered?

P525 JWE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P525 JWE safe to buy?

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