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P315 LLL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 LLL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 110,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 97,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,520 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,563 miles

Front washer jets poor

Pass 3 May 2019 71,496 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 71,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 70,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,333 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 67,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 61,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 61,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 56,334 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 53,338 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,534 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 50,968 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 49,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 46,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,533 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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P315 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P315 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 P315 LLL registered?

P315 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P315 LLL safe to buy?

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