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P808 PCL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,351 mi
Last recorded103,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 PCL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 103,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,005 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,580 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 99,580 miles

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 5 Sep 2019 98,893 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,514 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,139 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,751 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,001 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,448 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,135 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 77,704 miles

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

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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P808 PCL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P808 PCL, 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 P808 PCL registered?

P808 PCL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P808 PCL safe to buy?

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