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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T420 JLBMOT history

T420 JLB is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 89,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,540 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
3,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 JLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 JLB was last recorded at 89,540 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,548 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,992 miles
Average per year
3,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,540 miles
  • 2025 – 85,548 miles
  • 2024 – 85,255 miles
  • 2023 – 85,074 miles
  • 2022 – 78,224 miles
  • 2021 – 73,690 miles
  • 2020 – 71,164 miles
  • 2019 – 68,142 miles
  • 2018 – 61,026 miles
  • 2017 – 54,125 miles
  • 2016 – 53,301 miles
  • 2015 – 52,026 miles
  • 2014 – 50,719 miles
  • 2013 – 49,370 miles
  • 2012 – 46,861 miles
  • 2011 – 44,148 miles
  • 2010 – 41,053 miles
  • 2009 – 37,903 miles
  • 2008 – 34,875 miles
  • 2007 – 31,924 miles
  • 2006 – 29,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,540 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

38 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,540 miles (+3,992)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,540 miles
    Test number
    441555449355
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,548 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    389171334742
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,547 miles (+292)1 dangerous6 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    759824990304
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested reflector defective (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,255 miles (+181)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    616130235025
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Minor power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    508588953827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,074 miles (+6,850)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    250659906024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,224 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    861045406518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode.

  8. Fail78,223 miles (+4,533)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    601437467208
    • 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode.

  9. Pass73,690 miles (+2,526)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    155214250522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray to help

  10. Pass71,164 miles (+3,022)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    649219692664
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre badly perished and cracked no cords visible at time of test. and has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass68,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    620455739201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

  12. Fail68,142 miles (+2,216)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    791013169632
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

  13. Pass65,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    755573756170
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail65,924 miles (+4,898)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    150120534324
    • 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass61,026 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    573067195036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Fail61,015 miles (+6,890)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,015 miles
    Test number
    954128140899
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked to cords 165/70/13 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and cracked and worn close to limit of 1.6mm at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  17. Pass54,125 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    898229356909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,123 miles (+822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,123 miles
    Test number
    968000716535
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass53,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    161714349626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail53,301 miles (+1,275)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    354485400724
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail52,026 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    195532115152
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass52,026 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    735472715182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    145382724181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,719 miles (+1,349)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    868142124178
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass49,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    876710713107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,370 miles (+2,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    116640113197
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass46,861 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    945303522146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,148 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    326971591072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,053 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    112001760437
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass41,053 miles (+3,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    202971060009
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Fail37,903 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,903 miles
    Test number
    151000279081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  32. Pass37,903 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,903 miles
    Test number
    362930679005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass34,875 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    111400418095
    • NoteAdvise check & adjust front wheel alignment.

  34. Fail34,875 miles (+2,951)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    261240518005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise check & adjust front wheel alignment.

  35. Pass31,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,924 miles
    Test number
    471326337042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail31,924 miles (+2,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,924 miles
    Test number
    642666537090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  37. Pass29,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,048 miles
    Test number
    884478836057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail29,048 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,048 miles
    Test number
    902618236078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T420 JLB

Does T420 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 JLB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T420 JLB?
The MOT on T420 JLB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 JLB done?
T420 JLB was recorded at 89,540 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
Has T420 JLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 JLB has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T420 JLB 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 T420 JLB find?
T420 JLB passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 5 more.

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