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P59 PYV

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 PYV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,180 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 109,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,170 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,811 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,640 miles

All lights are slightly tinted

All windows are slightly tinted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tinted film (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective tinted film (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brakes may need attention

non standard rear box

Fail 9 Aug 2018 70,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

All lights are slightly tinted

All windows are slightly tinted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tinted film (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective tinted film (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brakes may need attention

non standard rear box

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 62,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,369 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,367 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,477 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,006 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 33,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,049 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,428 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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P59 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P59 PYV, 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 P59 PYV registered?

P59 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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