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P509 RYE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,853 mi
Last recorded79,853 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 RYE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 79,853 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 78,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,047 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,654 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 71,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 71,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,257 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,257 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,411 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,652 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 55,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,486 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 49,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,203 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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P509 RYE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P509 RYE, 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 P509 RYE registered?

P509 RYE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P509 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 RYE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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