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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,332 cc

P261 TGSMOT history

P261 TGS is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 21 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
117,435 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P261 TGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P261 TGS was last recorded at 117,435 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,952 miles · 3 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,483 miles
Average per year
3,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,435 miles
  • 2020 – 115,952 miles
  • 2019 – 109,386 miles
  • 2018 – 104,077 miles
  • 2017 – 100,747 miles
  • 2015 – 95,979 miles
  • 2014 – 89,037 miles
  • 2013 – 83,057 miles
  • 2012 – 82,039 miles
  • 2009 – 77,607 miles
  • 2008 – 69,047 miles
  • 2007 – 60,014 miles
  • 2006 – 52,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,435 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight under body corrsoin and petrol pipe strap corrededRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,435 miles (+1,483)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,435 miles
    Test number
    996536316482
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrsoin and petrol pipe strap correded

  2. Pass115,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    243095372481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,952 miles (+6,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    742361613681
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  4. Pass109,386 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    331290627535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect either second hand one fitted or been cleaned up (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrsoin and petrol pipe strap correded

  5. Fail109,380 miles (+5,303)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,380 miles
    Test number
    499271111199
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrsoin and petrol pipe strap correded

  6. Pass104,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    234581508318
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight under corrision rear and rear fuel pipe strap correded

  7. Fail104,077 miles (+3,330)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    456720173630
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight under corrision rear and rear fuel pipe strap correded

  8. Pass100,747 miles (+4,768)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,747 miles
    Test number
    646720988732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass95,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    204737226919
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail95,979 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    509369522193
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail95,979 miles (+6,942)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    933049152826
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass89,037 miles (+5,980)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    119864744235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass83,057 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    365615043261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,039 miles (+5)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,039 miles
    Test number
    336534822448
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspect rear brake shoes worn inside rear drums

  15. Fail82,034 miles (+4,427)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    385850522486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspect rear brake shoes worn inside rear drums

  16. Pass77,607 miles (+8,560)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,607 miles
    Test number
    980665649076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  17. Pass69,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    140194948479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,047 miles (+9,033)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    231234948017
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,014 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,014 miles
    Test number
    111826447019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    614776946064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P261 TGS

Does P261 TGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P261 TGS expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P261 TGS?
The MOT on P261 TGS expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P261 TGS done?
P261 TGS was recorded at 117,435 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 3,624 miles a year.
Has P261 TGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P261 TGS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P261 TGS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P261 TGS find?
P261 TGS passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear windscreen wiper blade defective; rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm, and 1 more.

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