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M128 VYD

1995 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 VYD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,830 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both discs corroded on inner faces (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper corner damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW: Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,595 miles

Clutch fluid low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged N/S

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Faulty (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged N/S

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Faulty (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 82,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2023 82,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,640 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no plates. (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not connected to head lamp. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no plates. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Position lamp not working both front side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 61,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 May 2019 61,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2018 57,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp has water in it. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear shock absorbers slightly reduced in damping effect and knocking.

slight play i top of steering colume.

Fail 24 May 2018 57,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp has water in it. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear shock absorbers slightly reduced in damping effect and knocking.

slight play i top of steering colume.

Pass 30 May 2017 55,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake making noise. recommend brake inspection.

Fail 30 May 2017 55,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake making noise. recommend brake inspection.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,973 miles

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight play on rear shock absorbers.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight play on rear shock absorbers.

Pass 24 May 2014 49,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes noisy, recommend brakes checked.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,579 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 47,940 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge, tyre has raised edges to tyre, tyre getting low.

Fail 23 May 2012 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge, tyre has raised edges to tyre, tyre getting low.

Pass 26 May 2011 46,480 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes squeaking and grabbing when reversing, recommend brakes checked.

Pass 24 May 2010 44,911 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear no plate starting to disfigure.

Pass 27 May 2009 41,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,574 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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M128 VYD is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 81,512 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 M128 VYD, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M128 VYD is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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