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R761 ENP

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,288 mi
Last recorded170,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 ENP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2026 170,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 169,011 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 168,923 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 168,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 166,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 160,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 170,986 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear shocks mild corrosion

exhaust modified

Pass 4 Sep 2019 168,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 168,001 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 168,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 162,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 159,419 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 159,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 May 2013 159,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

bonnet has slight movement when closed

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2011 152,075 miles

front intercooler loose

front window sunstrip

Fail 5 Aug 2011 152,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front intercooler loose

front window sunstrip

Pass 10 Aug 2010 140,544 miles

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

nonstandard exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 119,042 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 119,042 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,367 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 112,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R761 ENP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R761 ENP, 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 R761 ENP registered?

R761 ENP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is R761 ENP safe to buy?

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