1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R785 BUK
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 95,781 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R785 BUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 95,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R785 BUK 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 (R785 BUK) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
R785 BUK Mileage History
- 24/04/202394,990 mi
- 24/04/202495,226 mi+236 mi
- 24/04/202495,226 mi
- 23/04/202595,530 mi+304 mi
- 08/05/202695,781 mi+251 mi
Average of roughly 260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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