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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,332 cc

P389 HTWMOT history

P389 HTW is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,841 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P389 HTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P389 HTW was last recorded at 170,841 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,034 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
807 miles
Average per year
5,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,841 miles
  • 2024 – 170,034 miles
  • 2023 – 168,496 miles
  • 2022 – 167,236 miles
  • 2021 – 165,283 miles
  • 2020 – 163,350 miles
  • 2019 – 159,664 miles
  • 2018 – 147,956 miles
  • 2017 – 136,979 miles
  • 2016 – 125,847 miles
  • 2015 – 116,147 miles
  • 2014 – 107,993 miles
  • 2013 – 100,752 miles
  • 2012 – 93,216 miles
  • 2011 – 88,826 miles
  • 2010 – 84,663 miles
  • 2009 – 79,630 miles
  • 2008 – 70,667 miles
  • 2007 – 65,017 miles
  • 2006 – 58,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,841 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,841 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,841 miles
    Test number
    964437621808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,034 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,034 miles
    Test number
    716077569549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,496 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,496 miles
    Test number
    293177319954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,236 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,236 miles
    Test number
    231356145729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,283 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,283 miles
    Test number
    839800213619
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,350 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,350 miles
    Test number
    516622810793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,664 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,664 miles
    Test number
    609707900075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail159,663 miles (+11,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,663 miles
    Test number
    138739680603
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,956 miles (+10,977)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,956 miles
    Test number
    436944842598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    783771875087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,979 miles (+11,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    881941231704
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass125,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    511059935855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,847 miles (+9,700)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    550373300288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass116,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,147 miles
    Test number
    669051915129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,147 miles (+8,154)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,147 miles
    Test number
    408111315187
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass107,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    709283414172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,993 miles (+7,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    137513214173
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass100,752 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    726088403156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f indicator lense cracked
    • NoteOil level below minimum
    • NoteRear washer inop

  19. Fail100,752 miles (+7,536)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    467778603174
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f indicator lense cracked
    • NoteOil level below minimum
    • NoteRear washer inop

  20. Pass93,216 miles (+4,390)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    278784512152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteOffside front headlight and indicator lens cracked

  21. Pass88,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    908029781165
    • NoteOffside front indicator and headlight taped in position

  22. Fail88,826 miles (+4,163)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    259239281148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front indicator and headlight taped in position

  23. Pass84,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    714884990123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,663 miles (+5,033)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    982264490123
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass79,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,630 miles
    Test number
    342045699152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,630 miles (+8,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,630 miles
    Test number
    942185799150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass70,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    860862898137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,667 miles (+5,650)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    390732898122
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass65,017 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,017 miles
    Test number
    872024697115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,761 miles
    Test number
    781881596139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail58,761 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,761 miles
    Test number
    111721096152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about P389 HTW

Does P389 HTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P389 HTW is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P389 HTW?
The MOT on P389 HTW is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P389 HTW done?
P389 HTW was recorded at 170,841 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,807 miles a year.
Has P389 HTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P389 HTW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on P389 HTW 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 P389 HTW find?
P389 HTW passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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