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P657 SFE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,207 mi
Last recorded58,207 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 SFE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 58,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier ADVISE SECURE PROPERLY A.S.A.P. (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VARIOUS AREAS OF RUST UNDER VEHICLE NOTHING SIGNIFICANT.

Fail 20 Jul 2026 58,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE BOLT IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible WHEEL NUTS FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND. (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced RUSTED THROUGH BEHING OSR SUSPENSION FIXING POINT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength RUSTED THROUGH WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION FIXING POINT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSES ARE DETERIORATING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD,2MM & EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE.(165-70X13) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate LIGHT NOT WORKING,ADVISE SORT A.S.A.P. (7.1.6 (a))

VARIOUS RUST UNDER VEHICLE BUT NOTHING SIGNIFICANT.

Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,246 miles

Surface rust on all suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,867 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 48,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 48,573 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,151 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,692 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,631 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,977 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,811 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 27,830 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 27,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P657 SFE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P657 SFE, 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 P657 SFE registered?

P657 SFE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P657 SFE safe to buy?

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