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P118 LAB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 LAB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,295 miles

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 28 Apr 2025 82,167 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 79,027 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 76,468 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 75,918 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 18 Jul 2019 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,766 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,764 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2 / 2.5MM

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR AXLE STRENGTHENER

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,003 miles

advise fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,145 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,923 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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P118 LAB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P118 LAB, 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.

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What year was P118 LAB registered?

P118 LAB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P118 LAB safe to buy?

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