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P864 LTU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 LTU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 49,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 43,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 43,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 10+ years

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 10+ years

Fail 20 Jul 2024 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 10+ years old

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 10+ years old

Pass 19 Jul 2023 41,160 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking from loose clip

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot cracked around but not messing or leaking a grease

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot cracked around but not messing or leaking a grease

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both wipers and rear not clear the windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,778 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,003 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 37,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,259 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,259 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 23,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,059 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2012 17,059 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,831 miles

N/S/F TYRE SPLIT ON OUTER WALL BUT NOT YET DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,618 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 9,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 8,846 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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P864 LTU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P864 LTU, 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 P864 LTU registered?

P864 LTU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P864 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 LTU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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