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P919 JEV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,511 mi
Last recorded166,511 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 JEV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 166,511 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive there is a hole, but overall structural rigidity not significantly reduced (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 166,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill /floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 163,818 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 163,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 158,093 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 158,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mount (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 151,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,250 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 138,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 133,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 126,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,685 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall has perish crackes.

slight play in lower steering colum bush.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall has perish crackes.

slight play in lower steering colum bush.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 95,353 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 21 May 2012 95,353 miles

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 21 May 2011 87,260 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 87,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 24 May 2010 81,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,341 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 47,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P919 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P919 JEV, 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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P919 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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