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P760 MLT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,005 mi
Last recorded76,005 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 MLT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 76,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,000 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 75,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting / cill end /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting / cill end /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,014 miles

underseal applied to components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,819 miles

Rear Axle And Chassis Corroding

Rear Inner Arches Corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2021 74,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle And Chassis Corroding

Rear Inner Arches Corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,657 miles

surface corrosion throughout all suspension components

Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

surface corrosion throughout all suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s cv boot worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,118 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,273 miles

Inner sils and chassis corroding.

Nearside front brake binding slightly when spun by hand.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,273 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner sils and chassis corroding.

Nearside front brake binding slightly when spun by hand.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,633 miles

centre exhaust rusty.

light corrosion to chassis and inner sils in places.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,934 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear tyres perishing

windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Apr 2014 65,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,553 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear inner door sills corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,065 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioating and leaking slightly.

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,390 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,170 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,777 miles

offside front tyre low on edge.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,747 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre low on edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,419 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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P760 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P760 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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P760 MLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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