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P743 MLT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,209 mi
Last recorded101,209 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 MLT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 92,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 75,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres deteriorating and cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2018 75,054 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres deteriorating and cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage

nearside and offside front tyres devold of tread on inner edges

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating

nearside head lamp ajuster been repaired

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,589 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

General condition reprsents age of vehicle

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle body has slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,537 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,452 miles

both front outer c/v boots perished

engine damp with oil

offside rear tyre nailed

rear joint corroded slight blow

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,097 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in screen

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge +perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,060 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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P743 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P743 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 P743 MLT registered?

P743 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P743 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 MLT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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