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P53 BJM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Turquoise Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

20,872 mi
Last recorded20,872 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 BJM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 20,872 miles

Age related underbody corrosion to all components

Pass 5 Nov 2024 20,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 20,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 20,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 19,485 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 19,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,001 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,594 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,063 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,390 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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P53 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Turquoise with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P53 BJM, 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 P53 BJM registered?

P53 BJM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P53 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 BJM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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