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P230 LLL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,878 mi
Last recorded47,878 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 LLL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 47,878 miles

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

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner strut tower

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,364 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner strut tower

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,574 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner strut tower

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight corrosion to chassis leg.

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

Rear light lens damaged

Rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,074 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight to corrosion to chassis leg

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

Rear light lens damaged

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 4 May 2018 27,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,986 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 19,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,558 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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P230 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P230 LLL, 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 P230 LLL registered?

P230 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P230 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 LLL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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