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P690 NGS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 NGS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,217 miles

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides outer sill seam to floor corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 73,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,453 miles

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

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 71,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various brake hose ferrals starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,355 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,066 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and wearing close to the legal limit

Lower front wings are corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch is in a very poor condition

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Rear lateral control rod is corroded heavily

Rear suspension components and units are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,545 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,657 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion on coil springs / corrosion on suspension units / rear inner sills corroding / rear tyres perishing /

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,494 miles

rear tyres perishing / slight corrosion on coil springs x suspension units /

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,494 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges / tracking

corrosion on all coil springs x front shocks / corrosion on suspension units x under body

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 59,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges / tracking

corrosion on all coil springs x front shocks / corrosion on suspension units x under body

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,352 miles

heavy corrosion on suspension units / front flexis corroding / slight corrosion on front discs

slight noise on o/s/r bearing / coil springs corroding / under body corrosion

wheel covers fitted / rear tyres perishing / slight weep on o/s/r shock /

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,226 miles

RAD LEAKING / WHEEL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON FRONT FLEXI HOSES / CORROSION ON ALL SUSPENSION UNITS / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/R BEARING / SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/R SHOCK /

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES / REAR BRAKE PIPES BEEN GREASED UP / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

RAD CORRODING / WHEEL COVERS FITTED / CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUSPENSION UNITS / REAR TYRES PERRISHING / REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / UNDER BODY CORROSION / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/R BEARING

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,175 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,352 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,352 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,025 miles

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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P690 NGS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue 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 P690 NGS, 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 P690 NGS registered?

P690 NGS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P690 NGS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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