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P91 VUH

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,313 mi
Last recorded51,313 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 VUH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 49,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657013 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657013 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 1657013 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,808 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

travel in hand brake

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,579 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 33,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,021 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Insecure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 30,012 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Insecure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 28,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 26,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,006 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,563 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake

o/s sill

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,095 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside front of sill

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,104 miles

advise slight damage to the offside outter sill double skin

Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,787 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,138 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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P91 VUH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P91 VUH, 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 P91 VUH registered?

P91 VUH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P91 VUH safe to buy?

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