MOT Status
ValidMileage
58,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
Surface rust on all suspension components
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P657 SFE?
You can check the full history of P657 SFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for P657 SFE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P657 SFE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P657 SFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.