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P929 ORT

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

31,612 mi
Last recorded31,612 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 ORT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,612 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONNENTS CORRODED,

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 31,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONNENTS CORRODED,

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,014 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 31,014 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,720 miles

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

Rear inner lower arches starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,238 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 30,229 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 29,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,861 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,403 miles

brake discs rusty.. vehicle been standing? monitor after use

Fail 27 Mar 2019 27,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake discs rusty.. vehicle been standing? monitor after use

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 25,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,715 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 23,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,368 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 23,368 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 23,070 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 23,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,393 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 15,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2008 11,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,107 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 11,107 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 9,964 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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P929 ORT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P929 ORT, 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 P929 ORT registered?

P929 ORT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P929 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P929 ORT shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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