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P744 MLT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 MLT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 67,478 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2025 65,256 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2024 62,193 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,271 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 59,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,338 miles

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

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))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,391 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,638 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing screen.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,208 miles

rear wiper poor

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,488 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 33,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,061 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,358 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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P744 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P744 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.

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What year was P744 MLT registered?

P744 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P744 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 MLT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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