1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S960 BNW
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 44,612 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S960 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 44,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S960 BNW Mileage History
- 19/07/202340,587 mi
- 23/07/202441,593 mi+1,006 mi
- 21/07/202542,826 mi+1,233 mi
- 22/07/202542,828 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/202644,612 mi+1,784 mi
Average of roughly 1,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S960 BNW 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 (S960 BNW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed blowing (6.1.2 (a))”.
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