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Toyota Starlet

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T178 RFGMOT history

T178 RFG is a red petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
106,642 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 RFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 RFG was last recorded at 106,642 miles on 13 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,639 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,642 miles
  • 2023 – 106,626 miles
  • 2022 – 97,759 miles
  • 2021 – 88,319 miles
  • 2020 – 81,788 miles
  • 2019 – 70,043 miles
  • 2018 – 52,255 miles
  • 2017 – 45,320 miles
  • 2016 – 39,833 miles
  • 2015 – 34,689 miles
  • 2014 – 29,210 miles
  • 2013 – 26,409 miles
  • 2011 – 26,275 miles
  • 2010 – 25,915 miles
  • 2009 – 25,676 miles
  • 2008 – 25,231 miles
  • 2007 – 24,430 miles
  • 2006 – 23,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,642 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPark brake has long travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,642 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    626128390298
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has long travel

  2. Fail106,639 miles (+13)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    513516289899
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has long travel

  3. Fail106,626 miles (+8,867)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,626 miles
    Test number
    513116734207
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,759 miles (+9,440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,759 miles
    Test number
    208918845896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,319 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,319 miles
    Test number
    217345098784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,788 miles
    Test number
    829214459066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,788 miles (+11,745)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,788 miles
    Test number
    877794490304
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,043 miles (+17,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    919953280862
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    433426320386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight crack but not in swept area

  10. Fail52,254 miles (+6,934)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    679625756601
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight crack but not in swept area

  11. Pass45,320 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,320 miles
    Test number
    878479673485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,833 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,833 miles
    Test number
    715708009719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,689 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    186475286232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,676 miles (+5,466)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    431802026536
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass29,210 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,210 miles
    Test number
    788631254297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,409 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,409 miles
    Test number
    628228563181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,275 miles (+360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,275 miles
    Test number
    247255241428
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing

  18. Pass25,915 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,915 miles
    Test number
    270555820471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,676 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    444634859164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,231 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,231 miles
    Test number
    270345758186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,430 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,430 miles
    Test number
    860339647130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    130429236163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 RFG

Does T178 RFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 RFG expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 RFG?
The MOT on T178 RFG expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 RFG done?
T178 RFG was recorded at 106,642 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has T178 RFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 RFG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T178 RFG 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 T178 RFG find?
T178 RFG passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; park brake has long travel.

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