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P943 LLP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,203 mi
Last recorded49,203 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 LLP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 49,203 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,371 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 48,371 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,607 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,342 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,893 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 46,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,460 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 46,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,081 miles

cut o/s/f tyre no cords exposed

Fail 23 Jul 2010 37,081 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut o/s/f tyre no cords exposed

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,137 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,784 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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P943 LLP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P943 LLP, 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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P943 LLP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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