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Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

S790 JLWMOT history

S790 JLW is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,439 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 JLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 JLW was last recorded at 133,439 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,670 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,769 miles
Average per year
5,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,439 miles
  • 2025 – 130,670 miles
  • 2024 – 126,350 miles
  • 2023 – 117,784 miles
  • 2022 – 109,668 miles
  • 2021 – 101,596 miles
  • 2020 – 95,368 miles
  • 2019 – 87,645 miles
  • 2018 – 81,504 miles
  • 2017 – 78,359 miles
  • 2016 – 73,451 miles
  • 2015 – 64,862 miles
  • 2014 – 56,170 miles
  • 2013 – 47,615 miles
  • 2012 – 39,009 miles
  • 2011 – 29,052 miles
  • 2010 – 23,346 miles
  • 2009 – 12,669 miles
  • 2008 – 11,766 miles
  • 2007 – 10,744 miles
  • 2006 – 9,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,439 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,439 miles (+2,769)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,439 miles
    Test number
    313097446962
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,670 miles (+4,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,670 miles
    Test number
    490674765493
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion
  3. Pass126,350 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,350 miles
    Test number
    306932289963
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail126,347 miles (+8,563)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,347 miles
    Test number
    692500885555
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass117,784 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    728035783382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,668 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    820525665997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,571 miles (+7,975)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,571 miles
    Test number
    726760097051
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension top mount has slight play
  8. Pass101,596 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    271961828549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,368 miles (+7,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    156112682413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance.
  10. Pass87,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,645 miles
    Test number
    788106863597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail87,643 miles (+6,139)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    169995139448
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass81,504 miles (+3,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    105205601286
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake noisy.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
  13. Pass78,359 miles (+4,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,359 miles
    Test number
    266648265810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough.
  14. Pass73,451 miles (+8,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    670873387122
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass64,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    706120404169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,862 miles (+8,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    879991585733
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass56,170 miles (+8,555)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    645213034251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
  18. Pass47,615 miles (+8,606)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    439789033259
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing
  19. Pass39,009 miles (+9,957)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,009 miles
    Test number
    166022542260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    166819141232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,052 miles (+5,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    625829541235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass23,346 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    363609450271
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  23. Fail23,346 miles (+10,677)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    354479750293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  24. Pass12,669 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    12,669 miles
    Test number
    812575519245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,766 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,766 miles
    Test number
    410628628061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,744 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,744 miles
    Test number
    181474727489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    462766526082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 JLW

Does S790 JLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 JLW is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 JLW?
The MOT on S790 JLW is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 JLW done?
S790 JLW was recorded at 133,439 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,978 miles a year.
Has S790 JLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 JLW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S790 JLW 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 S790 JLW find?
S790 JLW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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