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P635 HEM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,850 mi
Last recorded54,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 HEM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 54,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 40,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 40,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 35,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 31,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 30,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,808 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,919 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,479 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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P635 HEM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P635 HEM, 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 P635 HEM registered?

P635 HEM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P635 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P635 HEM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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