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Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T221 RDLMOT history

T221 RDL is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,770 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 RDL
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 RDL was last recorded at 78,770 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 6,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,822 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,948 miles
Average per year
2,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,770 miles
  • 2025 – 71,822 miles
  • 2024 – 67,055 miles
  • 2023 – 66,270 miles
  • 2022 – 65,277 miles
  • 2021 – 64,413 miles
  • 2020 – 63,746 miles
  • 2019 – 63,094 miles
  • 2018 – 61,729 miles
  • 2017 – 60,317 miles
  • 2016 – 58,180 miles
  • 2015 – 56,407 miles
  • 2014 – 54,649 miles
  • 2013 – 52,653 miles
  • 2012 – 50,393 miles
  • 2011 – 48,128 miles
  • 2010 – 44,258 miles
  • 2009 – 36,270 miles
  • 2008 – 27,409 miles
  • 2006 – 20,685 miles
  • 2005 – 19,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,770 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,770 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,770 miles
    Test number
    628530654636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass71,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    245296642493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail71,822 miles (+4,767)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    841126449441
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass67,055 miles (+785)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,055 miles
    Test number
    223381589276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass66,270 miles (+993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    611488943150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass65,277 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    153327566947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass64,413 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,413 miles
    Test number
    265347336308
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass63,746 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    621015101067
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass63,094 miles (+1,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    196808101417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass61,729 miles (+1,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    490430110462
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on inner edge and only just legal (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass60,317 miles (+2,137)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    483547506130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of o/s/f indicator lense
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass58,180 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    795918603936
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of o/s/f indicator lense
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Fail58,180 miles (+1,773)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    850561309067
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of o/s/f indicator lense
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass56,407 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    955349245064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise vehicle/underside dirty/muddy
  15. Fail56,407 miles (+1,758)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    439919445077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise vehicle/underside dirty/muddy
  16. Pass54,649 miles (+1,996)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    919868544011
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise underside of vehicle muddy
  17. Pass52,653 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,653 miles
    Test number
    159257753457
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise underside of vehicle muddy
  18. Fail52,653 miles (+2,260)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,653 miles
    Test number
    799923253067
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise underside of vehicle muddy
  19. Pass50,393 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    138977842474
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rusty
    • NoteAdvise underside muddy
  20. Fail50,393 miles (+2,265)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    719666742071
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rusty
    • NoteAdvise underside muddy
  21. Pass48,128 miles (+3,870)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,128 miles
    Test number
    109963051022
    • NoteHeadlamp aims on aim limits* front brake pads difficult to examine but worn low* front brake discs worn*play in both sides rear wheelbearings* underbody,etc, found to be very muddy anddifficuilt to examine*
    • NoteOsr tyre heavily perished* all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*
  22. Pass44,258 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    772163250012
    • NoteHeadlamp aims just within set limits, vehicle underside fairlydirty, osf tyre worn on inner edge, headlamp aims just withinset limits.
  23. Fail44,258 miles (+7,988)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    392533750072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamp aims just within set limits, vehicle underside fairlydirty, osf tyre worn on inner edge, headlamp aims just withinset limits.
  24. Pass36,270 miles (+8,861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,270 miles
    Test number
    994307349075
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking in the tred
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
  25. Pass27,409 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,409 miles
    Test number
    971731538035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,685 miles (+1,318)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,685 miles
    Test number
    401129196247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish
  27. Pass19,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    534008725336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T221 RDL

Does T221 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T221 RDL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T221 RDL?
The MOT on T221 RDL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T221 RDL done?
T221 RDL was recorded at 78,770 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 2,921 miles a year.
Has T221 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 RDL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T221 RDL 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 T221 RDL find?
T221 RDL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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