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P931 PUY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,485 mi
Last recorded37,485 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 PUY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,485 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 35,423 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 10 Dec 2015 34,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked 145 80 13 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,233 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 34,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 33,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,287 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 32,532 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,532 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,792 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 31,792 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,953 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,106 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,196 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 26,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P931 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P931 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 P931 PUY registered?

P931 PUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P931 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P931 PUY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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