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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T481 RCDMOT history

T481 RCD is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
119,557 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 RCD
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 RCD was last recorded at 119,557 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 2,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,361 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,196 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,557 miles
  • 2022 – 117,361 miles
  • 2021 – 115,329 miles
  • 2020 – 113,951 miles
  • 2019 – 112,692 miles
  • 2018 – 109,057 miles
  • 2017 – 104,347 miles
  • 2016 – 98,523 miles
  • 2015 – 92,210 miles
  • 2014 – 78,374 miles
  • 2013 – 72,784 miles
  • 2012 – 67,749 miles
  • 2011 – 60,595 miles
  • 2009 – 52,828 miles
  • 2008 – 28,348 miles
  • 2006 – 14,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,557 miles (+2,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,557 miles
    Test number
    632863131454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,361 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    388844530074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,350 miles (+2,021)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,350 miles
    Test number
    855784833636
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,329 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,329 miles
    Test number
    630671253098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,951 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    409930966974
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass112,692 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,692 miles
    Test number
    199720281519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,684 miles (+3,627)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,684 miles
    Test number
    708528373610
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass109,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,057 miles
    Test number
    484695849030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail109,057 miles (+4,710)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,057 miles
    Test number
    432641431828
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,347 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    551285124966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail104,335 miles (+5,812)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,335 miles
    Test number
    320784817143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass98,523 miles (+6,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,523 miles
    Test number
    812262195590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass92,210 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    975558444209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,023 miles (+7,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    999505105030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,374 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    115232304021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,784 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,784 miles
    Test number
    326632703024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,749 miles
    Test number
    177905302035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,749 miles (+7,154)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,749 miles
    Test number
    727155902004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  19. Pass60,595 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,595 miles
    Test number
    278146801050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,828 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    633235459305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    412422009011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,129 miles (+14,781)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    794522809066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail28,348 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    773654708056
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass28,348 miles (+14,264)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    973744908090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,084 miles
    Test number
    842375016349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 RCD

Does T481 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 RCD expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 RCD?
The MOT on T481 RCD expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 RCD done?
T481 RCD was recorded at 119,557 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has T481 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 RCD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 RCD 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 T481 RCD find?
T481 RCD passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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