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P117 PUR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,257 mi
Last recorded47,257 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PUR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 47,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 46,184 miles

All tyres perished

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (165/70r13) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 40,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,976 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 27,976 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 19,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,189 miles

bumper damage

Fail 4 Nov 2013 18,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,532 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,862 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,941 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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P117 PUR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P117 PUR, 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 P117 PUR registered?

P117 PUR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P117 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 PUR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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