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P828 GKJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 GKJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,262 miles

Body component slightly loose Cat heatshield partially insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 68,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak At risk of contaminating brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Body component slightly loose Cat heatshield partially insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,350 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,317 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 57,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 56,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 54,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,984 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 52,315 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)

nearside c.v gaiter starting to perish

offside c.v gaiter starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2013 51,775 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 51,036 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2012 51,036 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 50,447 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2010 49,381 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 48,190 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 48,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 46,662 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 44,576 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 41,646 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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P828 GKJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P828 GKJ, 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 P828 GKJ registered?

P828 GKJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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