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P292 LLL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,338 mi
Last recorded105,338 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 LLL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering lock is inopertive

Fail 17 Sep 2025 105,338 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt clasp (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering lock is inopertive

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,871 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,863 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,490 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all 4 tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Oct 2019 55,489 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,335 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

not able to see front pads to inspect

offside front outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2018 54,331 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

not able to see front pads to inspect

offside front outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracks between tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,400 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,532 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,508 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,192 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,187 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,658 miles

Front tyres cracking on outer walls

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,247 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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P292 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P292 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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P292 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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