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M186 LPJ

1995 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,817 mi
Last recorded118,817 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 LPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 113,747 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear torsion bar rusty and corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 111,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 108,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,719 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 104,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,326 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,474 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,249 miles

Battery insecure.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,960 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,543 miles

Battery insecure

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,543 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,617 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 46,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 46,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M186 LPJ is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 M186 LPJ, 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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What year was M186 LPJ registered?

M186 LPJ is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M186 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M186 LPJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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