1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R498 AET
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 113,767 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R498 AET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 113,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R498 AET Mileage History
- 21/02/2022106,810 mi
- 21/02/2023108,092 mi+1,282 mi
- 19/02/2024110,202 mi+2,110 mi
- 29/01/2025112,433 mi+2,231 mi
- 12/02/2026113,767 mi+1,334 mi
Average of roughly 1,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R498 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (R498 AET) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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