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P374 MLT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,372 mi
Last recorded57,372 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 MLT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,372 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,361 miles

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

damage to front panel

excessive play in diff

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,025 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P374 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P374 MLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P374 MLT registered?

P374 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P374 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 MLT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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