1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S304 BWV
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 103,545 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S304 BWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 103,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S304 BWV 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 (S304 BWV) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
S304 BWV Mileage History
- 04/10/202496,678 mi
- 22/10/202499,695 mi+3,017 mi
- 23/10/202499,695 mi
- 10/10/2025103,460 mi+3,765 mi
- 24/10/2025103,545 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 6,515 miles per year across 5 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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