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Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

R798 NNWMOT history

R798 NNW is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 28 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
132,063 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R798 NNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R798 NNW was last recorded at 132,063 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 2,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2014: 90,265 miles, lower than 99,028 miles on 4 Mar 2013.

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
129,533 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,530 miles
Average per year
4,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,063 miles
  • 2021 – 129,533 miles
  • 2020 – 128,417 miles
  • 2019 – 123,502 miles
  • 2018 – 119,214 miles
  • 2017 – 115,745 miles
  • 2016 – 110,113 miles
  • 2015 – 97,298 miles
  • 2014 – 90,265 miles
  • 2013 – 99,028 miles
  • 2012 – 87,703 miles
  • 2011 – 82,106 miles
  • 2010 – 73,216 miles
  • 2009 – 64,184 miles
  • 2008 – 57,357 miles
  • 2007 – 48,555 miles
  • 2005 – 43,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,063 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,063 miles (+2,530)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,063 miles
    Test number
    330218779875
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass129,533 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    544794175781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,417 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,417 miles
    Test number
    195187830378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,502 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,502 miles
    Test number
    795771097246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,214 miles (+3,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,214 miles
    Test number
    177981095245
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills thoroughly

  6. Pass115,745 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    814717707277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  7. Fail115,732 miles (+5,619)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,732 miles
    Test number
    482802549688
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  8. Pass110,113 miles (+12,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,113 miles
    Test number
    651345934899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass97,298 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    447751335081
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail97,298 miles (+7,033)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    745081935053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass90,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    578496274088
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail90,265 miles (-8,763)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    776016174007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass99,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    287673763069
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  14. Fail99,028 miles (+11,325)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    118688853433
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  15. Pass87,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    839470762044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,703 miles (+5,597)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    537240562086
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass82,106 miles (+328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,106 miles
    Test number
    727417941064
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail81,778 miles (+8,562)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    135211141465
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass73,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    694711460015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail73,216 miles (+9,032)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    541153350041
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass64,184 miles (+6,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,184 miles
    Test number
    161628959452
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass57,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    263995838087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,357 miles (+8,802)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    411620938071
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,555 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    434736627039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  25. Fail48,555 miles (+5,044)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    142574727427
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  26. Pass43,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    871235646022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R798 NNW

Does R798 NNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R798 NNW expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R798 NNW?
The MOT on R798 NNW expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R798 NNW done?
R798 NNW was recorded at 132,063 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
Has R798 NNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R798 NNW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on R798 NNW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R798 NNW find?
R798 NNW passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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