1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S237 DGH
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 70,094 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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S237 DGH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2015
- 70,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S237 DGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Starlet (S237 DGH) between September 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
S237 DGH Mileage History
- 04/09/200636,837 mi
- 04/09/200636,837 mi
- 10/09/200740,767 mi+3,930 mi
- 10/09/200845,231 mi+4,464 mi
- 07/09/200949,089 mi+3,858 mi
- 09/09/201052,628 mi+3,539 mi
- 09/09/201156,066 mi+3,438 mi
- 09/09/201156,066 mi
- 06/09/201259,937 mi+3,871 mi
- 07/09/201259,937 mi
- 09/09/201363,753 mi+3,816 mi
- 02/09/201467,095 mi+3,342 mi
- 02/09/201570,094 mi+2,999 mi
Average of roughly 3,698 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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