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P858 AWY

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,960 mi
Last recorded111,960 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 111,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody Corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 109,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all tyres scored on the sidewalls but no cords showing

vehicle heavily modified

Fail 31 Aug 2017 107,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor wiring insecure and rubbing on the driveshaft (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres scored on outer sidewalls

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,818 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 92,885 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,568 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,108 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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P858 AWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P858 AWY, 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 P858 AWY registered?

P858 AWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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