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Toyota Starlet

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

R389 KSFMOT history

R389 KSF is a green petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,693 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 KSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 KSF was last recorded at 81,693 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,693 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,693 miles
  • 2025 – 68,287 miles
  • 2024 – 55,664 miles
  • 2023 – 46,565 miles
  • 2020 – 46,477 miles
  • 2019 – 45,979 miles
  • 2018 – 45,224 miles
  • 2017 – 44,321 miles
  • 2016 – 43,301 miles
  • 2015 – 42,122 miles
  • 2014 – 40,983 miles
  • 2013 – 39,744 miles
  • 2012 – 38,735 miles
  • 2011 – 37,302 miles
  • 2010 – 36,055 miles
  • 2009 – 34,824 miles
  • 2008 – 33,515 miles
  • 2007 – 31,626 miles
  • 2006 – 30,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,693 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,693 miles
    Test number
    525190997535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,693 miles (+13,406)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,693 miles
    Test number
    929624222051
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass68,287 miles (+12,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    438862458857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass55,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    219323936493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,664 miles (+9,099)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    185548008469
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass46,565 miles (+88)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    409655378867
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Sub Frame / Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass46,477 miles (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    792291896553
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass45,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    428331315239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail45,979 miles (+755)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    597423839871
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass45,224 miles (+903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,224 miles
    Test number
    897986191361
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  11. Pass44,321 miles (+1,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    478642224658
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass43,301 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    876923930140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,122 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,122 miles
    Test number
    107255395140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,983 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,983 miles
    Test number
    309438294149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,744 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,744 miles
    Test number
    469159793160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  16. Fail39,740 miles (+1,005)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    458157493105
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Pass38,735 miles (+1,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    345850302400
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)
  18. Pass37,302 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,302 miles
    Test number
    226001501265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass36,055 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    874668500237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,824 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,824 miles
    Test number
    312743509279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,515 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,515 miles
    Test number
    933171618298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    991141307258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,626 miles (+1,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    393480207402
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Fail30,096 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,096 miles
    Test number
    243920406222
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass30,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,096 miles
    Test number
    742500406264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R389 KSF

Does R389 KSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 KSF is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 KSF?
The MOT on R389 KSF is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 KSF done?
R389 KSF was recorded at 81,693 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,566 miles a year.
Has R389 KSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 KSF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R389 KSF 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 R389 KSF find?
R389 KSF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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