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P665 JTR

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,724 mi
Last recorded67,724 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 JTR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 67,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 67,705 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,424 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,569 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 61,889 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,973 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 59,973 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,443 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has a small rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 53,282 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake imbalance 40% offside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre rubber perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,963 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,963 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,373 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

tested in damp conditions

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,058 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolamt stains on radiator

nearside front headlamp condensation in lens

Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both number plates stained

coolant stains on radiator

front bumper and nearside rear wheel arch damaged

front pads appear low

nearside headlamp condensation in lens

Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,334 miles

front numberplate distorted

front wipers smearing

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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P665 JTR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P665 JTR, 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 P665 JTR registered?

P665 JTR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 August 1996.

Is P665 JTR safe to buy?

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