1998 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · S696 ABF
1998 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 78,700 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,700 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.
S696 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2024
- 78,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S696 ABF Mileage History
- 11/02/202272,880 mi
- 16/02/202272,934 mi+54 mi
- 17/02/202375,714 mi+2,780 mi
- 21/02/202375,757 mi+43 mi
- 01/02/202478,700 mi+2,943 mi
Average of roughly 2,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S696 ABF 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 (S696 ABF) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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