1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R152 BOL

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 13 June 2022 at 134,213 mi, but the test recorded a suite of advisory items. The pattern of defects from 2018 onward shows a stable level of minor wear rather than a progressive degradation; failures have been limited to emissions and advisory items, with no new major structural faults emerging. Mileage has accumulated to 134,213 mi over 28 years, averaging roughly 4,800 mi per annum, well below typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The log shows a steady increase from 58,225 mi in May 2010 to 134,213 mi in June 2022, without any abrupt spikes that would indicate periods of intensive use. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the off‑side windscreen chips noted in the 2022 and 2021 tests, and ensure the headlamp lenses and registration‑plate lamp are functional. The recurring light misting of oil from the front shock absorbers (recorded in 2022, 2021, and 2012) and the anti‑roll‑bar bush wear flagged in 2021 and 2020 merit a visual inspection of the suspension for any loss of damping. Wheel bearing play on both rear sides, first recorded in 2018 and repeated through 2021, should be checked for noise or looseness. The minor exhaust leak reported in 2022 and the oil sump leak noted the same year require confirmation that there is no excessive smoke or fluid loss. Finally, the thin front brake pads noted in 2012 and the off‑side front tyre approaching the legal limit in 2020 call for a brake and tyre tread assessment.