1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R958 DJV
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 131,196 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R958 DJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 131,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R958 DJV 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 (R958 DJV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Otuer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R958 DJV Mileage History
- 04/04/2024111,699 mi
- 02/04/2025120,723 mi+9,024 mi
- 11/04/2025120,728 mi+5 mi
- 08/04/2026131,185 mi+10,457 mi
- 13/04/2026131,196 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 9,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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