1998 Toyota Starlet S Auto 1.3L Petrol · DLZ 1470

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. Following the most recent MOT test in November 2024 at 91,474 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a significant recovery from a period in late 2021 where the vehicle failed two consecutive tests within a week. Since resolving those issues, the vehicle has demonstrated consistent compliance with minimum standards without further mechanical failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,267 miles per year. Between February 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 13,310 miles, which indicates a recent increase in usage compared to the historical average but remains relatively low. While low mileage often suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, long intervals between use can lead to-related degradation of rubber-based components. The two-year gap between the 2021 and 2023 tests suggests the vehicle sat stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as Toyota Starlets of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Although the record is currently clean, the low mileage necessitates checking for perished suspension bushes and degraded brake lines. The lack of recorded advisories in the last two tests suggests the current owner is addressing immediate faults, but the age of the vehicle requires a close look at the brake fluid and and discs to ensure they have not seized or corroded during periods of inactivity.