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P605 DOF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,374 mi
Last recorded29,374 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 DOF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 29,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 26,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 23,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 20,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 19,602 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,554 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 19,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,296 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 13,296 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,250 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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P605 DOF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P605 DOF, 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 P605 DOF registered?

P605 DOF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P605 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 DOF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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