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P471 RUW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 RUW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,915 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,569 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 64,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 51,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,965 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 49,965 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv gator has slight leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,791 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 43,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,954 miles

n/s/front tyre slightly worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,263 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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P471 RUW 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 86.4%.

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 P471 RUW, 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 P471 RUW registered?

P471 RUW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P471 RUW safe to buy?

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