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P578 ATH

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 ATH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

corrosion throughout vehicle suspension components

Fail 19 Sep 2023 82,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

corrosion throughout vehicle suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,281 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 81,281 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,106 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive silll (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,755 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,940 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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P578 ATH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue 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 P578 ATH, 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 P578 ATH registered?

P578 ATH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P578 ATH safe to buy?

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