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Toyota Starlet

Turquoise · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T473 ELGMOT history

T473 ELG is a turquoise petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,109 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 ELG was last recorded at 101,109 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,126 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
983 miles
Average per year
2,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,109 miles
  • 2025 – 100,126 miles
  • 2024 – 99,541 miles
  • 2023 – 98,082 miles
  • 2022 – 96,559 miles
  • 2021 – 94,968 miles
  • 2020 – 94,153 miles
  • 2019 – 92,038 miles
  • 2017 – 87,790 miles
  • 2016 – 85,035 miles
  • 2015 – 82,526 miles
  • 2014 – 79,597 miles
  • 2013 – 76,164 miles
  • 2012 – 72,937 miles
  • 2011 – 71,300 miles
  • 2010 – 67,397 miles
  • 2009 – 64,608 miles
  • 2008 – 60,948 miles
  • 2007 – 55,760 miles
  • 2006 – 50,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,109 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,109 miles (+983)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,109 miles
    Test number
    973747713486
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.

  2. Pass100,126 miles (+585)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    701456981535
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass99,541 miles (+1,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    209283148199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle damaged

  4. Pass98,082 miles (+1,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    742920927138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,559 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    940641582461
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE ( cracking/perishing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail96,558 miles (+1,590)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    144519298210
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE ( cracking/perishing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass94,968 miles (+815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,968 miles
    Test number
    572862344416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door handle broken/damaged

  8. Pass94,153 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    683970567654
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front exterior door release handle broken 90% missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail94,150 miles (+2,112)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,150 miles
    Test number
    762770896329
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front exterior door release handle broken 90% missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass92,038 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,038 miles
    Test number
    978846774978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,034 miles (+4,244)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    749733810101
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,790 miles
    Test number
    540348800707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,788 miles (+2,753)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    118643333798
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass85,035 miles (+2,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    934337454703
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass82,526 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    787120615252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    478025274117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,596 miles (+3,432)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,596 miles
    Test number
    889905174177
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass76,164 miles (+3,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    286885463118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass72,937 miles (+1,637)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,937 miles
    Test number
    808350072155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished

  20. Pass71,300 miles (+3,903)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    688643071168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCarried out test in wet conditions
    • NoteChassis and suspension components rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

  21. Pass67,397 miles (+2,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,397 miles
    Test number
    342977960159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass64,608 miles (+3,660)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    453255609111
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroding
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroding

  23. Pass60,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,948 miles
    Test number
    212374298017
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW

  24. Fail60,948 miles (+5,188)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,948 miles
    Test number
    543394698067
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW

  25. Pass55,760 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    792710957186
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION 0N BRAKE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

  26. Fail55,760 miles (+5,508)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    203470457187
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake and suspension components

  27. Pass50,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    811680476137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail50,252 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    714398466143
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T473 ELG

Does T473 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 ELG is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T473 ELG?
The MOT on T473 ELG is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T473 ELG done?
T473 ELG was recorded at 101,109 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,503 miles a year.
Has T473 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 ELG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T473 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 T473 ELG find?
T473 ELG passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides, and 1 more.

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