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Toyota Starlet

Turquoise · Petrol · 1997 · 1,332 cc

R331 BDLMOT history

R331 BDL is a turquoise petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 22 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2021 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 207,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2021
Mileage
207,216 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 BDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

R331 BDL was last recorded at 207,216 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 1,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,452 miles · 9 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
1,764 miles
Average per year
8,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 207,216 miles
  • 2019 – 205,452 miles
  • 2018 – 198,697 miles
  • 2017 – 189,648 miles
  • 2016 – 180,072 miles
  • 2015 – 171,127 miles
  • 2014 – 156,421 miles
  • 2013 – 143,519 miles
  • 2012 – 133,087 miles
  • 2011 – 126,049 miles
  • 2010 – 117,160 miles
  • 2009 – 107,998 miles
  • 2008 – 97,814 miles
  • 2007 – 87,549 miles
  • 2006 – 75,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail207,216 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Passenger wiper arm mounting loose.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp Unit Damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers front door check strap missing/broken
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail207,216 miles (+1,764)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,216 miles
    Test number
    965144683060
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger wiper arm mounting loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp Unit Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers front door check strap missing/broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass205,452 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    205,452 miles
    Test number
    191352536078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,697 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    198,697 miles
    Test number
    158619852933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,648 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    189,648 miles
    Test number
    624332639626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,072 miles (+8,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    180,072 miles
    Test number
    453641658660
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass171,127 miles (+14,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    171,127 miles
    Test number
    186851885198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass156,421 miles (+12,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    156,421 miles
    Test number
    127904684146
    • 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)

  8. Pass143,519 miles (+10,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    143,519 miles
    Test number
    989353483110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass133,087 miles (+7,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,087 miles
    Test number
    838927082199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass126,049 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,049 miles
    Test number
    159006091160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,160 miles (+9,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    803149180176
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass107,998 miles (+10,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    260514099110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass97,814 miles (+10,265)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    531427898133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,549 miles (+11,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    414577497123
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall and †tread is close to legal limit
    • NoteRear number plate de-laminating

  15. Pass75,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    434682096125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 BDL

Does R331 BDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 BDL expired on 15 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 BDL?
The MOT on R331 BDL expired on 15 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 BDL done?
R331 BDL was recorded at 207,216 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 8,573 miles a year.
Has R331 BDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 BDL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on R331 BDL 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 R331 BDL find?
R331 BDL failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside rear direction indicator not working; offside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 11 more.

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