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P291 GVU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 138,018 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2026 138,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2025 132,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers Seat Worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165 70 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Rear Wheel Arches Corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 132,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers Seat Worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165 70 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Rear Wheel Arches Corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 129,551 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 129,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner side wall 165/70X13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch corroded and holed , in front of rear wheel and to the rear end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch corroded and holed, in front of rear wheel and to the rear end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm worn on inner edge 165/70X13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,778 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracked and perished 165/70X13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 122,694 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

catalyst heatshield insecure

inner wheel arch started to corrode both

Fail 16 Feb 2022 122,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

catalyst heatshield insecure

inner wheel arch started to corrode both

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,436 miles

Both Inner Wheel Arch's Starting To Corrode

Catalyst Heat Shield Rattling

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (fitted backwards inner facing out) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre 14 years old cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Filler Neck Attachment / Bracket Corroded (Still Secure)

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both Rear Trailing Arm Mounts Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 119,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Inner Wheel Arch's Starting To Corrode

Catalyst Heat Shield Rattling

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (fitted backwards inner facing out) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre 14 years old cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Filler Neck Attachment / Bracket Corroded (Still Secure)

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both Rear Trailing Arm Mounts Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel filler support bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 115,678 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel filler support bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 109,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,445 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 104,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,467 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,467 miles

Nearside 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 22 Jul 2014 95,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,291 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,291 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,356 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,293 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 47,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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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P291 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P291 GVU, 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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P291 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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