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P863 GEG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

43,163 mi
Last recorded43,163 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 GEG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2025 43,150 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,546 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,139 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

tape repair offside front indicator unit

Fail 16 Aug 2023 42,139 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front tyre perished

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

tape repair offside front indicator unit

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 39,735 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 38,231 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outer sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,482 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,962 miles

both rear tyre cracking in tread

slight corrosion to underside if vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,532 miles

Rear 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)

rear wiper split

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,933 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 29,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,161 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,720 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cracks in nearside rear tyre outter wall

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,801 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 21,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,709 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 17,572 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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P863 GEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P863 GEG, 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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P863 GEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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