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Toyota Starlet

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

R779 FBJMOT history

R779 FBJ is a red petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 29 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2025
Mileage
121,407 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 FBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 FBJ was last recorded at 121,407 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,369 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,407 miles
  • 2023 – 103,258 miles
  • 2022 – 97,100 miles
  • 2020 – 87,643 miles
  • 2019 – 74,561 miles
  • 2018 – 66,106 miles
  • 2017 – 66,088 miles
  • 2016 – 64,368 miles
  • 2015 – 61,239 miles
  • 2014 – 59,157 miles
  • 2013 – 56,392 miles
  • 2012 – 53,817 miles
  • 2011 – 49,684 miles
  • 2010 – 47,620 miles
  • 2009 – 46,739 miles
  • 2008 – 45,827 miles
  • 2007 – 44,580 miles
  • 2006 – 43,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,407 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,407 miles (+38)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,407 miles
    Test number
    106170925290
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail121,369 miles (+18,111)2 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,369 miles
    Test number
    160468924404
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass103,258 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    383096134458
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Fail103,178 miles (+6,078)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,178 miles
    Test number
    845848300156
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO very high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass97,100 miles (+9,457)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    314134141332
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass87,643 miles (+13,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    554874231663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear

  7. Pass74,561 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    609070570772
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,547 miles (+8,441)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,547 miles
    Test number
    817923426439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,106 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    242584238475
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.

  10. Fail66,106 miles (+18)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    398756187697
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.

  11. Pass66,088 miles (+1,720)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    562196019399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing on the inner
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre bold on inner

  12. Pass64,368 miles (+3,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    814147113873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on the edge

  13. Pass61,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    379672745138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail61,239 miles (+2,082)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    347212445185
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass59,157 miles (+2,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    325270554153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,392 miles (+2,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    368850953106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass53,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    435193452130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail53,817 miles (+4,133)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    878153852139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass49,684 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    748344851163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass47,620 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    710147740148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,739 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    954977249118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,827 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    213081048458
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass44,580 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,580 miles
    Test number
    720027437183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    291660456496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R779 FBJ

Does R779 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R779 FBJ expired on 10 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R779 FBJ?
The MOT on R779 FBJ expired on 10 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R779 FBJ done?
R779 FBJ was recorded at 121,407 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 4,336 miles a year.
Has R779 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 FBJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on R779 FBJ 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 R779 FBJ find?
R779 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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