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P937 BNR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,676 mi
Last recorded105,676 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 BNR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,676 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,221 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 97,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch sill getting soft (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 94,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch sill getting soft (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 92,305 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 91,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 91,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 89,646 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 88,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 88,421 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 88,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 87,442 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 87,442 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,723 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,295 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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P937 BNR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P937 BNR, 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 P937 BNR registered?

P937 BNR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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