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P210 MBY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

92,372 mi
Last recorded92,372 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,372 miles

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

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 6 Nov 2025 92,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,884 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,478 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Nov 2023 85,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front. 2-3mm remaining. Attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge. Cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 77,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge. Cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bodywork damaged , outer cill and door

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 73,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bodywork damaged , outer cill and door

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,439 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,058 miles

Offside Outer sill and door damaged.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Locking mechanism. (5.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer sill and door damaged.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 64,351 miles

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

Offside Outer lower sill damaged

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,006 miles

Front crossmember damaged

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)

Offside rear tyre old and perished

Rear panel damaged

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 55,006 miles

Front crossmember damaged

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre old and perished

Rear panel damaged

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,183 miles

o/s rear footbrake

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,608 miles

n/s front indicator unit

o/s rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,605 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front indicator unit

o/s rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,631 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2012 48,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,512 miles

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

Oil leak

engine sump damaged

front x member damaged

no reverse light

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,546 miles

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

Oil leak

engine sump damage

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Nov 2010 44,546 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine sump damage

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,898 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,214 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,256 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre is starting to get cracky

slight leak on gearbox

Fail 26 Oct 2006 35,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the bottom of the sump has been hit but not seriously damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the bottom of the sump has been hit but not seriously damaged

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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P210 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 P210 MBY, 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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P210 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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