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Toyota Starlet

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T252 JAUMOT history

T252 JAU is a green petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,768 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 JAU was last recorded at 75,768 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,324 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,444 miles
Average per year
1,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,768 miles
  • 2024 – 73,324 miles
  • 2023 – 70,923 miles
  • 2022 – 68,201 miles
  • 2021 – 67,230 miles
  • 2020 – 66,157 miles
  • 2019 – 65,681 miles
  • 2018 – 64,685 miles
  • 2017 – 63,640 miles
  • 2016 – 62,732 miles
  • 2015 – 61,667 miles
  • 2014 – 60,444 miles
  • 2013 – 58,511 miles
  • 2012 – 55,930 miles
  • 2011 – 53,500 miles
  • 2010 – 49,319 miles
  • 2009 – 46,674 miles
  • 2008 – 43,993 miles
  • 2007 – 40,993 miles
  • 2006 – 37,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,768 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorbers corroded, NS & OS

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,768 miles (+2,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    553116125771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorbers corroded, NS & OS

  2. Pass73,324 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,324 miles
    Test number
    333583173288
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail73,324 miles (+2,401)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,324 miles
    Test number
    161789543992
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,923 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    190915482456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,201 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    259835319131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,230 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,230 miles
    Test number
    601484411351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,157 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    487788487498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,681 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,681 miles
    Test number
    417729265265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,685 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    287966794459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,640 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,640 miles
    Test number
    820037736828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,732 miles (+1,065)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    140826155930
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres lightly cracking on inner sidewalls

  12. Pass61,667 miles (+1,223)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    326566384115
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres lightly cracking on inner sidewalls

  13. Fail60,444 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    616906434328
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass60,444 miles (+1,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    716226134347
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass58,511 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    515828713370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail58,511 miles (+2,581)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    427928913434
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass55,930 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    597064932319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,500 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    188004441334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,559 miles (+2,240)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    106262361081
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake pipes rusting
    • NoteFront suspension arms rusting

  20. Pass49,319 miles (+2,645)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    784179240097
    • NoteOily around gear box area
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to both rear inner brake pipes

  21. Pass46,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    612443049098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,674 miles (+2,681)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    482683949052
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorating

  23. Pass43,993 miles (+3,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,993 miles
    Test number
    730415248011
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  24. Pass40,993 miles (+3,026)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,993 miles
    Test number
    254230257073
    • NoteN/s/r light unit damaged but repaired
    • NoteRear no plate showing signs of deterioration
    • NoteVery slihgt oil leak from air filter housing

  25. Pass37,967 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    733113856069
    • NoteAll tyres worn nr limit and cracking on side walls

Questions about T252 JAU

Does T252 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 JAU is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T252 JAU?
The MOT on T252 JAU is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 JAU done?
T252 JAU was recorded at 75,768 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,913 miles a year.
Has T252 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 JAU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T252 JAU 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 T252 JAU find?
T252 JAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump gasket; rear shock absorbers corroded, ns & os.

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