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1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S543 BUF

S543 BUF

1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 136,324 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/02/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1332cc

S543 BUF Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
  • 136,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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S543 BUF Mileage History

  1. 05/02/2022125,332 mi
  2. 01/02/2023130,290 mi+4,958 mi
  3. 02/02/2023130,298 mi+8 mi
  4. 08/02/2024136,324 mi+6,026 mi

Average of roughly 5,477 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S543 BUF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (S543 BUF) between February 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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