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1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S428 GBF

S428 GBF

1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 129,264 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 10/05/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
129,264 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 10/05/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1332cc

S428 GBF Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2021
  • 129,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 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
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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S428 GBF Mileage History

  1. 28/11/200630,531 mi
  2. 28/11/200733,704 mi+3,173 mi
  3. 19/11/200836,238 mi+2,534 mi
  4. 20/11/200836,238 mi
  5. 10/11/200937,500 mi+1,262 mi
  6. 24/11/201042,635 mi+5,135 mi
  7. 17/11/201148,868 mi+6,233 mi
  8. 26/11/201264,894 mi+16,026 mi
  9. 23/11/201384,895 mi+20,001 mi
  10. 23/11/201384,895 mi
  11. 04/05/2015101,520 mi+16,625 mi
  12. 06/05/2015101,520 mi
  13. 05/05/2016107,135 mi+5,615 mi
  14. 11/05/2016107,046 mi-89 mi
  15. 10/05/2017108,373 mi+1,327 mi
  16. 10/05/2018115,403 mi+7,030 mi
  17. 05/08/2021129,264 mi+13,861 mi

Average of roughly 6,723 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S428 GBF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 01:13
MOT Analysis

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

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (S428 GBF) between November 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 August 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely t”.

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