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P574 ONG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 ONG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 65,861 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 60,024 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,559 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,932 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 55,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,452 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 45,452 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,265 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 43,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,959 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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P574 ONG 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 87.5%.

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 P574 ONG, 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 P574 ONG registered?

P574 ONG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P574 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P574 ONG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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