No, S971 AFA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S971 AFA?

The MOT for S971 AFA is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S971 AFA?

The recorded mileage for S971 AFA is 138,673 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S971 AFA ULEZ compliant?

No, S971 AFA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S971 AFA

S971 AFA

1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 138,673 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: TOYOTA STARLET
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/07/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 138,673 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/07/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 138,673 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1332cc

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S971 AFA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
138,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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S971 AFA Mileage History

26/07/2023126,684 mi
26/07/2023126,684 mi
25/07/2024128,503 mi+1,819 mi
27/07/2024128,521 mi+18 mi
04/07/2025138,673 mi+10,152 mi

Average of roughly 6,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S971 AFA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (S971 AFA) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 July 2025 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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