1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R354 BRL
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 196,728 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R354 BRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 196,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R354 BRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (R354 BRL) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
R354 BRL Mileage History
- 27/06/2023188,373 mi
- 09/09/2024173,701 mi-14,672 mi
- 08/09/2025196,669 mi+22,968 mi
- 20/11/2025196,728 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 3,478 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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