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P37 MRK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,785 mi
Last recorded67,785 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 MRK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,785 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,594 miles

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 7 Nov 2023 67,125 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 66,401 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,657 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 65,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 165/70/13 79T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,594 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 64,594 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,727 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 63,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,520 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,887 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,485 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,569 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,149 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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P37 MRK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P37 MRK, 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 P37 MRK registered?

P37 MRK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P37 MRK safe to buy?

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