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Toyota Starlet

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,296 cc

L81 PTVMOT history

L81 PTV is a grey petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 85,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,701 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 PTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,296 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 PTV was last recorded at 85,701 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2009: 76,487 miles, lower than 142,321 miles on 10 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,607 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,701 miles
  • 2024 – 83,607 miles
  • 2013 – 82,592 miles
  • 2010 – 79,709 miles
  • 2009 – 76,487 miles
  • 2008 – 142,321 miles
  • 2006 – 97,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,701 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,701 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,701 miles
    Test number
    925861457346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,607 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    527119194795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    937987703209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  4. Fail82,592 miles (+2,883)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    856600903209
    • DangerousFront Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Pass79,709 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,709 miles
    Test number
    890713520180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,487 miles (-65,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,487 miles
    Test number
    150214499476
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass142,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    142,321 miles
    Test number
    264271408493
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  8. Pass97,123 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    97,123 km
    Test number
    882115186169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,123 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,123 miles
    Test number
    451579576195
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all brake discs

Questions about L81 PTV

Does L81 PTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 PTV is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 PTV?
The MOT on L81 PTV is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 PTV done?
L81 PTV was recorded at 85,701 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
Has L81 PTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 PTV has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on L81 PTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L81 PTV find?
L81 PTV passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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