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P992 LSX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,241 mi
Last recorded87,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 LSX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,241 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper score (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 13 air fresheners

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

squeal from rear brakes in rollers when brake applied

Fail 8 Jun 2026 87,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper score (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 13 air fresheners

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

squeal from rear brakes in rollers when brake applied

Pass 23 Apr 2025 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp sligtly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 66,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp sligtly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 66,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2019 60,560 miles

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

nearside outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

offside rear lens damaged but not emitting white light

Fail 16 Nov 2019 60,560 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

offside rear lens damaged but not emitting white light

Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2001. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cracked no white light to rear.

Spare tyre defective blown out.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,714 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 42,714 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear at rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 41,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,765 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,595 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,842 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,335 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 32,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,399 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,705 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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P992 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P992 LSX, 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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P992 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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