1996 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P371 CHN
1996 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 110,375 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P371 CHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 110,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P371 CHN 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 (P371 CHN) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
P371 CHN Mileage History
- 21/07/2022106,789 mi
- 25/07/2023109,672 mi+2,883 mi
- 05/08/2023109,672 mi
- 12/01/2026110,373 mi+701 mi
- 23/01/2026110,375 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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