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P709 RGK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 RGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 54,509 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk release button collapsed but still can function as intended

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

engine oil level close to minimum mark

Fail 3 Nov 2017 49,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk release button collapsed but still can function as intended

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

engine oil level close to minimum mark

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip pad rubber slight wear

rear number plate weathered

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,909 miles

Advise offside rear tyre perished.

Advise residue around battery.

Advise both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,567 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,271 miles

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

advise rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,092 miles

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

advise rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,614 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise handbrake travel high

advise rear exhaust section slight blow

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,351 miles

advise centre and rear exhaust sections baffles loose and noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,208 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,926 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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P709 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P709 RGK, 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 P709 RGK registered?

P709 RGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P709 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 RGK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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