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L88 JPN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,294 mi
Last recorded44,294 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 JPN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,294 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,684 miles

n/s/front outer cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,801 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 34,422 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,283 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 31,283 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,099 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 28,099 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,905 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,875 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,091 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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L88 JPN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L88 JPN, 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 L88 JPN registered?

L88 JPN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L88 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 JPN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L88 JPN have outstanding finance?

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