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P342 GMM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 GMM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 115,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 110,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle damaged but still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip / cack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system has exhaust mountain modification slightly insecure however exhaust system unlikely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 110,553 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp remains illuminated with position lamp switch , doesn't change when foot brake pedal is operated (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle damaged but still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip / cack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system has exhaust mountain modification slightly insecure however exhaust system unlikely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 101,733 miles

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

Gear Box Slight oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 99,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,801 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 68,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,543 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,162 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,818 miles

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,818 miles

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

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,757 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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P342 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P342 GMM, 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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P342 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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