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P997 ERB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 ERB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not seated correctly

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 93,284 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel neck bracket corroded

Offside Front headrest loose but unlikely to come out

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,497 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 89,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 87,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,846 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 79,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 77,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 73,992 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 71,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 68,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 66,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 63,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 61,099 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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P997 ERB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P997 ERB, 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 P997 ERB registered?

P997 ERB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P997 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 ERB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P997 ERB have outstanding finance?

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