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V296 EJT

2000 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,684 mi
Last recorded83,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Starlet124,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 EJT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 72,931 miles

LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO SUBFRAMES, REAR BEAM AND SUSPENSION

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,294 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 72,281 miles

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached both sides (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,051 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,091 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,196 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,254 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,282 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,096 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,762 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,232 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,069 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,830 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,143 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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V296 EJT is a 2000 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,861 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 V296 EJT, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V296 EJT registered?

V296 EJT is a 2000 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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