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P671 NVT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 NVT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 97,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 96,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,963 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 87,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,443 miles

tyres in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,505 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,334 miles

(1)rear no. plate starting to delaminate (2)child seat n/s/rear (3)drivers seat belt stalk friction washer worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1)rear no. plate starting to delaminate (2)child seat n/s/rear (3)drivers seat belt stalk friction washer worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,103 miles

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

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

rear no.plate starting to de- laminate.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 60,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear no.plate starting to de- laminate.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,191 miles

(1)front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.(both).

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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P671 NVT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P671 NVT, 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

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What year was P671 NVT registered?

P671 NVT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P671 NVT safe to buy?

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