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P735 LLD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 LLD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 71,863 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,055 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 59,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Mar 2018 52,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,237 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre perished & cracked in tread

Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyre perished & cracked in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 43,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,080 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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P735 LLD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P735 LLD, 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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P735 LLD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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