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P710 PGN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,168 mi
Last recorded47,168 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 47,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 45,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,586 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,775 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 42,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 37,275 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,467 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,987 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,686 miles

wheeltrims fitted hub components not fully inspected

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,398 miles

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

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

fr0nt discs corroded

rear increase decrease close to limit advise brake check soon

wheel trims fitted hubs nuts ect not inspected

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,960 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,197 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear number plate de-laminated

Fail 21 Jun 2010 27,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre perished

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,531 miles

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes as plastic coated

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,851 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 21,994 miles

rear footbrake imbalance

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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P710 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P710 PGN, 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 P710 PGN registered?

P710 PGN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P710 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P710 PGN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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