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P351 JYC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,590 mi
Last recorded111,590 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 JYC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 111,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2024 99,144 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2023 80,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 80,184 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 70,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,669 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,362 miles

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 430,696 miles

front braking effort fluctuates slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,001 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,118 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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P351 JYC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P351 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 JYC registered?

P351 JYC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 September 1996.

Is P351 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 JYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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