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P666 DVR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,965 mi
Last recorded99,965 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 DVR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,838 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 90,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,702 miles

Handbrake high

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,027 miles

Engine and trans oil leaks

N/S/R light cracked

front no plate damaged

light general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear number plate de laminated

small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2020 69,019 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear (0.1 (d))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,272 miles

Nearside Front strut slight damp but stil effectiv

Fail 22 Aug 2019 66,222 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front strut slight damp but stil effectiv

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 62,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,571 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,571 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,393 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stained but not likely to misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,393 miles

Nearside Front 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 Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stained but not likely to misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 32,555 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres minor cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres minor cracks

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,873 miles

both rear tyres cracked

front number plate cracked

offside front seat belt stalk button sticking

small chip nearside lower windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but secure

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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P666 DVR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P666 DVR, 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 P666 DVR registered?

P666 DVR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P666 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P666 DVR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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