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P512 MLG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 MLG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 118,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 112,496 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

wipers poor

Fail 17 Aug 2012 112,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

wipers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

rear brakes imbalance 34%

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2011 104,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

rear brakes imbalance 34%

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,471 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate in poor condition

slight noise offside rear(brakes/bearing?)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 94,471 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate in poor condition

slight noise offside rear(brakes/bearing?)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,724 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

centre exhaust in poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2008 77,638 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,957 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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P512 MLG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P512 MLG, 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 P512 MLG registered?

P512 MLG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P512 MLG safe to buy?

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