Toyota Starlet
Turquoise · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc
S740 EREMOT history
S740 ERE is a turquoise petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 151,642 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S740 ERE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Starlet
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,332 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S740 ERE was last recorded at 151,642 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,604 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,038 miles
- Average per year
- 7,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,642 miles
- 2025 – 145,604 miles
- 2024 – 137,658 miles
- 2023 – 128,972 miles
- 2021 – 117,224 miles
- 2020 – 110,248 miles
- 2019 – 100,394 miles
- 2018 – 84,238 miles
- 2017 – 68,126 miles
- 2016 – 53,535 miles
- 2015 – 40,137 miles
- 2014 – 27,168 miles
- 2013 – 17,513 miles
- 2012 – 11,194 miles
- 2011 – 10,741 miles
- 2010 – 10,207 miles
- 2009 – 9,427 miles
- 2008 – 8,687 miles
- 2007 – 7,832 miles
- 2006 – 7,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,642 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear brake back plates
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,642 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 151,642 miles
- Test number
- 176829729045
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear brake back plates
Fail151,642 miles (+6,038)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,642 miles
- Test number
- 818126848750
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear brake back plates
Pass145,604 miles (+7,946)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 145,604 miles
- Test number
- 928402260744
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear N/S & O/S BRAKE BACKING PLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODD
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,658 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 137,658 miles
- Test number
- 806714724386
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded
Fail137,658 miles (+8,686)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,658 miles
- Test number
- 855210159671
- Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded
Pass128,972 miles (+11,748)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,972 miles
- Test number
- 166621000745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,224 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 117,224 miles
- Test number
- 273420970602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail117,216 miles (+6,968)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,216 miles
- Test number
- 247575743484
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,248 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 110,248 miles
- Test number
- 112761799122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail110,237 miles (+9,843)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,237 miles
- Test number
- 552596653897
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,394 miles (+16,156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 100,394 miles
- Test number
- 670838884596
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass84,238 miles (+16,112)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 84,238 miles
- Test number
- 582277529942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,126 miles (+14,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 68,126 miles
- Test number
- 703584674378
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door handle damaged
Pass53,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 53,535 miles
- Test number
- 901656920314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,532 miles (+13,395)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,532 miles
- Test number
- 344978478770
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)
Pass40,137 miles (+12,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 40,137 miles
- Test number
- 285238042426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack
- AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
Pass27,168 miles (+9,655)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 27,168 miles
- Test number
- 425036394213
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteDrivers door handle damaged but not affecting operation
- NoteO/s/f indicator lense missing
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate
Pass17,513 miles (+6,319)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 17,513 miles
- Test number
- 358312193476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,194 miles (+453)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 11,194 miles
- Test number
- 348573892209
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass10,741 miles (+534)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 10,741 miles
- Test number
- 379869971436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,207 miles (+780)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 10,207 miles
- Test number
- 964909270248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,427 miles (+740)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,427 miles
- Test number
- 314098789458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,687 miles (+855)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 8,687 miles
- Test number
- 952417688251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,832 miles (+699)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 7,832 miles
- Test number
- 643612997250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,133 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,133 miles
- Test number
- 181128866294
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass7,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 7,133 miles
- Test number
- 870988366214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S740 ERE
- Does S740 ERE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 ERE is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S740 ERE?
- The MOT on S740 ERE is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S740 ERE done?
- S740 ERE was recorded at 151,642 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,455 miles a year.
- Has S740 ERE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S740 ERE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S740 ERE 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 S740 ERE find?
- S740 ERE passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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