1996 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · J21 GAR
1996 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 186,734 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J21 GAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 186,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J21 GAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Starlet (J21 GAR) between December 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J21 GAR Mileage History
- 06/12/2021162,297 km
- 28/11/2022164,069 km+1,772 km
- 12/02/2024174,451 km+10,382 km
- 12/02/2025184,712 km+10,261 km
- 26/08/2026186,734 mi
Average of roughly 5,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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