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Toyota Starlet

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,332 cc

R385 AMBMOT history

R385 AMB is a green petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,396 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 AMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 AMB was last recorded at 108,396 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,905 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,396 miles
  • 2025 – 105,905 miles
  • 2024 – 102,561 miles
  • 2023 – 99,920 miles
  • 2022 – 98,876 miles
  • 2021 – 89,947 miles
  • 2020 – 84,391 miles
  • 2019 – 80,372 miles
  • 2018 – 70,965 miles
  • 2017 – 65,422 miles
  • 2016 – 64,099 miles
  • 2015 – 62,490 miles
  • 2014 – 60,580 miles
  • 2013 – 58,679 miles
  • 2012 – 56,985 miles
  • 2011 – 54,990 miles
  • 2010 – 53,564 miles
  • 2009 – 52,753 miles
  • 2008 – 52,527 miles
  • 2007 – 51,524 miles
  • 2006 – 47,817 miles
  • 2005 – 43,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,396 miles (+2,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,396 miles
    Test number
    877650551352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,905 miles (+38)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,905 miles
    Test number
    886049491670
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail105,867 miles (+3,306)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,867 miles
    Test number
    782458904146
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass102,561 miles (+2,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,561 miles
    Test number
    519733581756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass99,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,920 miles
    Test number
    892602124822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail99,920 miles (+1,044)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,920 miles
    Test number
    899031221023
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass98,876 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    633009018875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail98,859 miles (+8,912)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,859 miles
    Test number
    960468012541
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass89,947 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,947 miles
    Test number
    393356121580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail89,897 miles (+5,506)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    897976003052
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass84,391 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    695207112496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail84,338 miles (+3,966)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    982363157910
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass80,372 miles (+9,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,372 miles
    Test number
    687123915651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass70,965 miles (+5,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    311912884755
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass65,422 miles (+1,323)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,422 miles
    Test number
    727022349569
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13, n/s front tyre approx. 1/3 worn, o/s rear tyre approx. 3/4 worn, n/s rear tyre & o/s front tyre approx. 10% worn.
    • AdvisoryN/s front flasher lens cracked slightly, slight wear on front brake discs, underbody slight rust in places, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency 74%, parking brake efficiency 25%, front tortion bar top rubber bushes cracked slightly
    • AdvisorySpare wheel tyre approx. 2/3 worn, rear wiper blade rubber badly split, no tow bar fitted at time of test, reversing light not working

  16. Pass64,099 miles (+1,609)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,099 miles
    Test number
    800215942504
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly cracking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly cracking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13, n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn
    • AdvisoryFront tortion bar-top rubber bushes slightly cracked.
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre & o/s front tyre as new, spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn.
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working, rear wiper blade rubber badly split, slight wear on front brake discs
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency 78%, parking brake efficiency 27%
    • AdvisorySlightly low in oil, underbody slight rust in places, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

  17. Pass62,490 miles (+1,910)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,490 miles
    Test number
    881117944946
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFlexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,underbody rusty in places
    • AdvisoryFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre approx 10% worn
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre outer wall cracking & on legal limit.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres & spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency 75%,parking brake efficiency 25%
    • AdvisorySlight wear on front brake discs, rear wiper blade rubber splitting

  18. Pass60,580 miles (+1,901)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    749214344244
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13,n/s front tyre new,rear tyres & spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s front tyre edges wearing,has a thorn on edge of tread & will soon require change.
    • NoteService brake efficiency 70%, parking brake efficiency 26%, rear brakes adjust.
    • NoteUnderbody rusty in places, exhaust system rusty, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

  19. Pass58,679 miles (+1,694)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    915668743252
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust pipes rusty in places,underbody rusty in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,no tow bar fitted at time of test.
    • NoteFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13,front tyres edges wearing & approx 2/3 worn,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn.
    • NoteService brake efficiency 73%, parking brake efficiency 26%

  20. Pass56,985 miles (+1,995)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    579128142298
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13,front tyres edges wearing & approx 2/3 worn,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn.
    • NoteNo tow bar fitted at time of test,underbody rusty in places,exhaust pipes rusty in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty
    • NoteService brake efficiency 84%, parking brake efficiency 24%

  21. Pass54,990 miles (+1,426)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    105888541231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFlexible brake hoses metal ends rusty, underbody,floors rusty in places
    • NoteFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13,front tyres edges wearing & approx 2/3 worn,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn.
    • NoteService brake efficiency 80%, parking brake efficiency 23%

  22. Pass53,564 miles (+811)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,564 miles
    Test number
    352760650251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13 & all approx 1/2 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,underbody slight rust in places.
    • NoteService brake efficiency 79%, parking brake efficiency 24%

  23. Pass52,753 miles (+226)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,753 miles
    Test number
    531290959265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFlexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,service brake efficiency 73%,parking brake efficiency 24%
    • NoteFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13 & all approx 1/2 worn,front tyres inner edges wearing,spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn.

  24. Pass52,527 miles (+1,003)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    341130848213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13, all 4 road tyres approx 1/2 worn,spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn,n/s wiper blade rubber splitting slightly along bottom edge,underbody rusty in places
    • NoteService brake efficiency 78%,parking brake efficiency 24%.

  25. Pass51,524 miles (+3,707)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    561350057293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBottom of sump dented in †rear brakes adjust †exhaust system rusty in places
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split †front & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13 †front brake discs edges scaly †underbody very slight rust in places

  26. Pass47,817 miles (+4,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,817 miles
    Test number
    312028246219
    • NoteRear brakes adjust †front & rear tyre sizes 145/80/13 †underbody slightly rusty in places †exhaust system rusty in places

  27. Pass43,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    334022255433
    • NoteRear brakes adjust

Questions about R385 AMB

Does R385 AMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 AMB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R385 AMB?
The MOT on R385 AMB is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R385 AMB done?
R385 AMB was recorded at 108,396 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has R385 AMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 AMB has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R385 AMB 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 R385 AMB find?
R385 AMB passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

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