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P649 JMS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,080 mi
Last recorded130,080 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 JMS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 130,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 126,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 121,498 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 111,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,131 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,896 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,514 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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P649 JMS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P649 JMS, 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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P649 JMS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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