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Toyota Starlet

Turquoise · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T429 ELGMOT history

T429 ELG is a turquoise petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,569 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 ELG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T429 ELG was last recorded at 115,569 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,215 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,354 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,569 miles
  • 2025 – 111,215 miles
  • 2024 – 106,534 miles
  • 2023 – 101,911 miles
  • 2022 – 97,465 miles
  • 2021 – 88,378 miles
  • 2019 – 74,993 miles
  • 2018 – 66,380 miles
  • 2017 – 63,198 miles
  • 2016 – 60,847 miles
  • 2015 – 58,378 miles
  • 2014 – 55,790 miles
  • 2013 – 52,670 miles
  • 2012 – 49,487 miles
  • 2011 – 45,807 miles
  • 2010 – 42,433 miles
  • 2009 – 39,655 miles
  • 2008 – 36,651 miles
  • 2007 – 33,666 miles
  • 2006 – 31,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,569 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Travel on parking brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,569 miles (+4,354)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,569 miles
    Test number
    262127959940
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass111,215 miles (+4,681)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,215 miles
    Test number
    277569898520
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass106,534 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    624474624409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,911 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,911 miles
    Test number
    725443223259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass97,465 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,465 miles
    Test number
    468085978229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  6. Fail97,464 miles (+9,086)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    651087458318
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  7. Pass88,378 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,378 miles
    Test number
    896539547013
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,377 miles (+13,384)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    170675655031
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,993 miles (+8,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    702035282834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass66,380 miles (+3,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,380 miles
    Test number
    887448015353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass63,198 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,198 miles
    Test number
    623505807846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    912111235360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,847 miles (+2,469)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    596022418627
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass58,378 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    395767365195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,790 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    305698464168
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteRear registration plate has slight deterioration

  16. Fail55,789 miles (+3,119)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,789 miles
    Test number
    217318064147
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteRear registration plate has slight deterioration

  17. Pass52,670 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    725807773174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,487 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,487 miles
    Test number
    599853672181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass45,807 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,807 miles
    Test number
    198994271125
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass42,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    180886970111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail42,433 miles (+2,778)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    242046670177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,655 miles (+3,004)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    984142589110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/f brake

  23. Pass36,651 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    744811378102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,666 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,666 miles
    Test number
    931850577133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,361 miles
    Test number
    271348176496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T429 ELG

Does T429 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T429 ELG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T429 ELG?
The MOT on T429 ELG is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T429 ELG done?
T429 ELG was recorded at 115,569 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has T429 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 ELG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T429 ELG 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 T429 ELG find?
T429 ELG passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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