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P984 CDP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,843 mi
Last recorded55,843 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 CDP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,843 miles

Headlamp brackets deteriorated on both sides

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,669 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 37,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,715 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 5 Oct 2021 29,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,765 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 23,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,610 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,360 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 16,106 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,109 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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P984 CDP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P984 CDP, 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 P984 CDP registered?

P984 CDP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P984 CDP safe to buy?

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