1996 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P438 JVW
1996 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 37,391 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P438 JVW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 37,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P438 JVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Starlet (P438 JVW) between July 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P438 JVW Mileage History
- 04/07/20069,621 mi
- 04/07/200710,284 mi+663 mi
- 08/07/200810,905 mi+621 mi
- 08/07/200911,558 mi+653 mi
- 07/07/201012,057 mi+499 mi
- 11/05/201612,398 mi+341 mi
- 10/05/201718,013 mi+5,615 mi
- 11/05/201823,552 mi+5,539 mi
- 22/05/201927,430 mi+3,878 mi
- 22/05/201927,430 mi
- 20/11/202031,601 mi+4,171 mi
- 22/11/202134,050 mi+2,449 mi
- 25/11/202134,050 mi
- 23/11/202237,391 mi+3,341 mi
- 23/11/202237,391 mi
Average of roughly 1,694 miles per year across 15 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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