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Toyota Starlet

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

S61 TMJMOT history

S61 TMJ is a red petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 105,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,148 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 TMJ
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 TMJ was last recorded at 105,148 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,890 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,258 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,148 miles
  • 2025 – 102,890 miles
  • 2023 – 94,115 miles
  • 2022 – 93,065 miles
  • 2021 – 86,954 miles
  • 2020 – 80,980 miles
  • 2019 – 74,866 miles
  • 2018 – 69,830 miles
  • 2017 – 68,176 miles
  • 2016 – 66,042 miles
  • 2015 – 63,267 miles
  • 2014 – 61,759 miles
  • 2013 – 59,771 miles
  • 2012 – 56,352 miles
  • 2011 – 54,091 miles
  • 2010 – 50,495 miles
  • 2009 – 48,849 miles
  • 2008 – 44,599 miles
  • 2007 – 39,810 miles
  • 2006 – 32,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,148 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,148 miles (+2,258)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,148 miles
    Test number
    204690952849
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,890 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,890 miles
    Test number
    584278213204
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail100,453 miles (+6,338)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    559831017151
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,115 miles (+60)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    126042110560
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,055 miles (+990)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    915921233959
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,065 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    684780367126
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust repaired

  7. Fail93,062 miles (+6,108)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    487039850798
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    219993182815
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail86,954 miles (+5,974)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    490912807864
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,980 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    853220503242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,866 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    219917989630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass69,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    236282681767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,830 miles (+1,654)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    572040752440
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass68,176 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    884441058141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass66,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    895650944817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,041 miles (+2,774)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    955626903780
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has heavy wear on inner edge

  17. Pass63,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    428673510233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,267 miles (+1,508)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    269868609778
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass61,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,759 miles
    Test number
    419051744221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail61,759 miles (+1,988)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,759 miles
    Test number
    897991644229
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass59,771 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    336614033489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,352 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    687646432264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,351 miles (+2,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    108234232214
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  24. Pass54,091 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    237725831213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,090 miles (+3,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,090 miles
    Test number
    775974431221
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Fail50,495 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,495 miles
    Test number
    643775130202
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass50,495 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,495 miles
    Test number
    852635930276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,849 miles (+4,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    342776939293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass44,599 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    282314738211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,810 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    650255337231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,806 miles (+7,471)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    800194937207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  32. Fail32,335 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,335 miles
    Test number
    194296836255
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

  33. Pass32,335 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,335 miles
    Test number
    654096836241
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about S61 TMJ

Does S61 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 TMJ is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 TMJ?
The MOT on S61 TMJ is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 TMJ done?
S61 TMJ was recorded at 105,148 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has S61 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 TMJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S61 TMJ 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 S61 TMJ find?
S61 TMJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 8 more.

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