The road tax status for R273 AEY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R273 AEY?

The MOT for R273 AEY is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R273 AEY?

The recorded mileage for R273 AEY is 102,024 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R273 AEY ULEZ compliant?

No, R273 AEY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does R273 AEY have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, R273 AEY is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

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Outstanding Recall

1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R273 AEY

R273 AEY

1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05/03/1998. Recorded mileage 102,024 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: TOYOTA STARLET
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 25/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 102,024 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Mileage: 102,024 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1332cc

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R273 AEY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
102,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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R273 AEY Mileage History

19/08/202474,906 mi
20/08/202474,907 mi+1 mi
21/08/202587,220 mi+12,313 mi
26/08/2026102,024 mi+14,804 mi
27/08/2026102,024 mi

Average of roughly 13,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R273 AEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 11:19

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (R273 AEY) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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