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P309 YOD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 YOD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 87,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stay bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stay bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,860 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 69,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak {joint} (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle and stay bar corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,818 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ok at time of test [just] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,987 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,344 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,945 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,043 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

rear no. plate a little dirty

Fail 20 Apr 2010 33,043 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake has long travel

rear no. plate a little dirty

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,158 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,139 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 19,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,756 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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P309 YOD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 P309 YOD, 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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P309 YOD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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