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Toyota Starlet

Turquoise · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T498 ELGMOT history

T498 ELG is a turquoise petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,615 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 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
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 ELG was last recorded at 68,615 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,614 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,615 miles
  • 2019 – 64,448 miles
  • 2018 – 57,923 miles
  • 2017 – 57,878 miles
  • 2016 – 57,688 miles
  • 2015 – 57,008 miles
  • 2014 – 55,982 miles
  • 2013 – 54,646 miles
  • 2012 – 53,294 miles
  • 2011 – 51,270 miles
  • 2010 – 49,315 miles
  • 2009 – 46,927 miles
  • 2008 – 44,381 miles
  • 2007 – 41,612 miles
  • 2006 – 38,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,615 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B post/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,615 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    786170594803
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B post/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail68,614 miles (+4,166)2 dangerous13 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    229675499694
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle damaged but still functions
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,448 miles (+4,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,448 miles
    Test number
    166511057970
    • 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at the rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,867 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    193952845114
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,923 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    955172862508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,878 miles (+190)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    693504250842
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass57,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    455076385669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail57,688 miles (+680)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    341564482368
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass57,008 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,008 miles
    Test number
    127726745188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass55,982 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    205058844444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,965 miles (+1,319)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    547432144158
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass54,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    529195333109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail54,646 miles (+1,352)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    476545333178
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass53,294 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    896212042167
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass51,270 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    778798531191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail51,270 miles (+1,955)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    926678731102
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass49,315 miles (+2,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    163239530169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass46,927 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,927 miles
    Test number
    274592149467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,381 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    733020138195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,612 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,612 miles
    Test number
    714511247150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,597 miles (+3,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    412659237193
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass38,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,403 miles
    Test number
    940431136157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 ELG

Does T498 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T498 ELG is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T498 ELG?
The MOT on T498 ELG is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T498 ELG done?
T498 ELG was recorded at 68,615 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 1,550 miles a year.
Has T498 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 ELG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T498 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 T498 ELG find?
T498 ELG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coil spring corroded all; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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