Toyota Startlet
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,330 cc
P778 RNEMOT history
P778 RNE is a black petrol Toyota Startlet first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 165,542 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P778 RNE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Startlet
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,330 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P778 RNE was last recorded at 165,542 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 164,116 miles · 5 Nov 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 1,426 miles
- Average per year
- 5,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,542 miles
- 2018 – 164,116 miles
- 2017 – 153,107 miles
- 2016 – 139,577 miles
- 2015 – 128,164 miles
- 2014 – 116,292 miles
- 2013 – 104,432 miles
- 2011 – 88,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,542 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Outer sills obscured by plastic covers
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,542 miles (+1,426)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 165,542 miles
- Test number
- 829597296894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,116 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 164,116 miles
- Test number
- 879667141308
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by plastic covers
Fail164,112 miles (+11,005)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,112 miles
- Test number
- 912174324571
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by plastic covers
Pass153,107 miles (+13,530)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 153,107 miles
- Test number
- 825128284790
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryInter-cooler insecure
Pass139,577 miles (+11,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 139,577 miles
- Test number
- 441379067690
- AdvisoryEngine emitting slight blue smoke from exhaust
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass128,164 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 128,164 miles
- Test number
- 537263095374
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by plastic covers
Fail128,164 miles (+11,872)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,164 miles
- Test number
- 234941129630
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by plastic covers
Pass116,292 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 116,292 miles
- Test number
- 265287484299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,289 miles (+11,857)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,289 miles
- Test number
- 516314284240
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass104,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 104,432 miles
- Test number
- 156441883206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,432 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,432 miles
- Test number
- 175730683217
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass89,861 km (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 89,861 km
- Test number
- 477029472248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,802 km2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,802 km
- Test number
- 446857672245
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteBrake fluid levle high, very slight vibration on rotation on nsr wheel ( corroded discs )
Pass88,315 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 88,315 miles
- Test number
- 985138821041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass78,827 km (+2,222)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 78,827 km
- Test number
- 553358110007
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAll tyres have side wall cracks
Pass76,605 km
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 76,605 km
- Test number
- 731460839067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P778 RNE
- Does P778 RNE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P778 RNE is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P778 RNE?
- The MOT on P778 RNE is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P778 RNE done?
- P778 RNE was recorded at 165,542 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
- Has P778 RNE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P778 RNE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on P778 RNE 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 P778 RNE find?
- P778 RNE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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