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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,332 cc

R211 TLOMOT history

R211 TLO is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 47,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
47,453 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 TLO
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
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 TLO was last recorded at 47,453 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2006: 28,345 miles, lower than 28,384 miles on 22 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,960 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
493 miles
Average per year
1,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,453 miles
  • 2025 – 46,960 miles
  • 2023 – 45,842 miles
  • 2022 – 44,740 miles
  • 2021 – 44,351 miles
  • 2020 – 43,605 miles
  • 2019 – 43,556 miles
  • 2018 – 43,534 miles
  • 2017 – 43,261 miles
  • 2016 – 42,851 miles
  • 2015 – 42,432 miles
  • 2014 – 41,842 miles
  • 2013 – 41,057 miles
  • 2012 – 40,305 miles
  • 2011 – 39,336 miles
  • 2010 – 37,081 miles
  • 2009 – 34,933 miles
  • 2008 – 33,398 miles
  • 2007 – 30,882 miles
  • 2006 – 29,106 miles
  • 2005 – 22,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,453 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak RADIATOR
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUSPENSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,453 miles (+493)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    612841998163
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak RADIATOR
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUSPENSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,960 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    465974998111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    122761132966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,841 miles (+1,101)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,841 miles
    Test number
    422112243027
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass44,740 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,740 miles
    Test number
    467827505103
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail44,737 miles (+386)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    179282398324
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,351 miles
    Test number
    339685780696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,349 miles (+744)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    845544122317
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass43,605 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,605 miles
    Test number
    210617728530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  10. Pass43,556 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    609619700451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  11. Pass43,534 miles (+273)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    736968333628
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass43,261 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    117874162737
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass42,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,851 miles
    Test number
    717859219407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise (2.6.2)

  14. Fail42,851 miles (+419)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,851 miles
    Test number
    819795193259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise (2.6.2)

  15. Pass42,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    365654971936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,432 miles (+590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    140606323153
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass41,842 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    578731834280
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass41,057 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    485354813274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,305 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,305 miles
    Test number
    175434612234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass40,305 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,305 miles
    Test number
    549224012241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,336 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    137996911239
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass39,336 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    265666111253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,081 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,081 miles
    Test number
    334159300488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,079 miles (+2,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    351288100217
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

  25. Pass34,933 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,933 miles
    Test number
    943812519268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    863388518239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,395 miles (+2,513)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,395 miles
    Test number
    162198418244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass30,882 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,882 miles
    Test number
    464119617218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,880 miles (+1,774)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,880 miles
    Test number
    181836517273
    • FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass29,106 miles (+761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,106 miles
    Test number
    291037506339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass28,345 miles (-39)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    282995506242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,384 miles (+6,338)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    772803106279
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  33. Pass22,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,046 miles
    Test number
    224265195107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 TLO

Does R211 TLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R211 TLO is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R211 TLO?
The MOT on R211 TLO is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R211 TLO done?
R211 TLO was recorded at 47,453 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,239 miles a year.
Has R211 TLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 TLO has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R211 TLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R211 TLO find?
R211 TLO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: coolant leak radiator; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension, and 3 more.

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