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P917 PUY

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 PUY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 87,886 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 63,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,979 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,346 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,346 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,278 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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P917 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P917 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P917 PUY registered?

P917 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P917 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P917 PUY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P917 PUY have outstanding finance?

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