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P588 PUY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 PUY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 71,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,958 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,548 miles

chip screen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,639 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,380 miles

chip in screen

Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,637 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,637 miles

chip in screen

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,953 miles

offside front tyre getting low

screen chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,634 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate poor condition

screen chipped zone 'A'

Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,609 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate poor condition

screen chipped zone 'A'

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,426 miles

screen chipped zone A

Pass 24 Sep 2005 36,127 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn low and cracking; nearside rear starting to go out of shape.

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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P588 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 P588 PUY, 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 P588 PUY registered?

P588 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P588 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 PUY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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