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Outstanding Recall

1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S240 AAR

S240 AAR

1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 104,047 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA STARLET
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 15/11/2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
104,047 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/11/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1332cc

S240 AAR Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2021
  • 104,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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S240 AAR Mileage History

  1. 26/10/2021104,040 mi
  2. 10/11/2021104,047 mi+7 mi
  3. 16/11/2021104,047 mi

Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S240 AAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 15:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (S240 AAR) between October 2021 and November 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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