1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S885 FNW
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 74,367 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2014. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
S885 FNW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2013
- 74,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S885 FNW Mileage History
- 21/02/200731,603 mi
- 29/02/200844,232 mi+12,629 mi
- 29/02/200844,232 mi
- 17/02/200953,916 mi+9,684 mi
- 17/02/200953,916 mi
- 27/02/201057,889 mi+3,973 mi
- 02/03/201163,997 mi+6,108 mi
- 03/03/201163,997 mi
- 20/02/201269,751 mi+5,754 mi
- 23/02/201269,753 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/201374,367 mi+4,614 mi
Average of roughly 7,152 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
S885 FNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (S885 FNW) between February 2007 and February 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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