1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S173 LAC
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 49,666 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1332cc
S173 LAC Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2010
- 49,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S173 LAC Mileage History
- 10/04/200632,011 mi
- 23/04/200736,777 mi+4,766 mi
- 28/04/200841,024 mi+4,247 mi
- 20/04/200945,112 mi+4,088 mi
- 16/04/201049,600 mi+4,488 mi
- 19/04/201049,666 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 4,386 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
S173 LAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (S173 LAC) between April 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2010 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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