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P518 SDL

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,220 mi
Last recorded145,220 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 SDL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,292 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 139,292 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 132,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 132,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,446 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 125,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,524 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 119,524 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,786 miles

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

slight roughness to o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,228 miles

Front number plate condition advise.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,188 miles

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

Front number plate condition advise.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,282 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,212 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 33,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,535 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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P518 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White 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 P518 SDL, 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 P518 SDL registered?

P518 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P518 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 SDL shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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