The road tax status for S397 JGO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S397 JGO?

The MOT for S397 JGO is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of S397 JGO?

The recorded mileage for S397 JGO is 33,312 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S397 JGO ULEZ compliant?

No, S397 JGO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does S397 JGO have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, S397 JGO is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S397 JGO

S397 JGO

1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05/12/1998. Recorded mileage 33,312 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 05/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 33,312 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/10/2023

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Mileage: 33,312 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1332cc

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S397 JGO Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
33,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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S397 JGO Mileage History

15/11/200616,417 mi
05/09/200717,702 mi+1,285 mi
28/08/200819,871 mi+2,169 mi
21/08/200921,973 mi+2,102 mi
31/08/201024,433 mi+2,460 mi
24/08/201125,936 mi+1,503 mi
31/08/201227,575 mi+1,639 mi
04/09/201329,278 mi+1,703 mi
03/09/201431,054 mi+1,776 mi
21/08/201532,352 mi+1,298 mi
06/01/201733,307 mi+955 mi
07/10/202233,312 mi+5 mi
07/10/202233,312 mi

Average of roughly 1,063 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

S397 JGO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:04

MOT Analysis

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 (S397 JGO) between November 2006 and October 2022.

The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2022 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: Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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