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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

S78 ABRMOT history

S78 ABR is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,592 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 ABR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 ABR was last recorded at 95,592 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 6,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,945 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,647 miles
Average per year
2,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,592 miles
  • 2025 – 88,945 miles
  • 2024 – 88,037 miles
  • 2023 – 86,030 miles
  • 2022 – 83,385 miles
  • 2021 – 80,986 miles
  • 2020 – 79,108 miles
  • 2019 – 76,316 miles
  • 2018 – 73,657 miles
  • 2017 – 70,520 miles
  • 2016 – 68,113 miles
  • 2015 – 64,872 miles
  • 2014 – 62,144 miles
  • 2013 – 59,742 miles
  • 2012 – 57,403 miles
  • 2011 – 54,604 miles
  • 2010 – 51,587 miles
  • 2009 – 48,843 miles
  • 2008 – 45,844 miles
  • 2007 – 42,515 miles
  • 2006 – 39,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Coil spring corroded Both Fronts & Both Rears

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Of Front To Rears

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills & Chassis Rails

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,592 miles (+6,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    916816027994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,945 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    235077622123
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Of Front To Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Fronts & Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills & Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills & Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail88,945 miles (+908)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    291549761880
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Of Front To Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Fronts & Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills & Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills & Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass88,037 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    783031333553
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts & both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail88,029 miles (+1,999)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,029 miles
    Test number
    157925901137
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non-reflective (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts & both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass86,030 miles (+2,645)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,030 miles
    Test number
    757784893956
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,385 miles (+2,399)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    698027595933
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Fronts & Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,986 miles (+1,878)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,986 miles
    Test number
    402576556280
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,108 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    168309497216
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,102 miles (+2,786)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    955473055601
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    479734586685
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear footbrake effort low , needs attention

  12. Fail76,316 miles (+2,659)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    102342097691
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear footbrake effort low , needs attention

  13. Pass73,657 miles (+3,137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    522003700737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass70,520 miles (+2,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,520 miles
    Test number
    574943816421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass68,113 miles (+3,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    700977234373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass64,872 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    199006435043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass62,144 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,144 miles
    Test number
    347784934087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,742 miles (+2,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    135493253027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass57,403 miles (+2,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    475212052084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass54,604 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,604 miles
    Test number
    777139441061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,587 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    271670650064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,843 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    532550359027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,844 miles (+3,329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    293481958016
    • NoteObjects obstructing windscreen removed prior to. test
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating

  24. Pass42,515 miles (+3,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    564601937054
    • NoteSmell of petrol at rear of vehicle, no obvious leaks , though fuel tank has been repaired

  25. Pass39,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    792387736062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 ABR

Does S78 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 ABR is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 ABR?
The MOT on S78 ABR is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 ABR done?
S78 ABR was recorded at 95,592 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,821 miles a year.
Has S78 ABR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 ABR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S78 ABR 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 S78 ABR find?
S78 ABR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel.

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