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P691 TAE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,442 mi
Last recorded109,442 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 TAE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 109,441 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,604 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,890 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,520 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 69,293 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 65,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 65,931 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,685 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2007 58,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P691 TAE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P691 TAE, 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 P691 TAE registered?

P691 TAE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P691 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 TAE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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