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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T748 JWAMOT history

T748 JWA is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
133,061 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 JWA
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 expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 JWA was last recorded at 133,061 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 4,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,301 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,760 miles
Average per year
5,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,061 miles
  • 2022 – 128,301 miles
  • 2020 – 127,717 miles
  • 2019 – 125,417 miles
  • 2018 – 122,296 miles
  • 2017 – 119,363 miles
  • 2016 – 116,764 miles
  • 2015 – 114,399 miles
  • 2014 – 110,842 miles
  • 2013 – 107,468 miles
  • 2012 – 103,044 miles
  • 2011 – 102,110 miles
  • 2010 – 84,039 miles
  • 2009 – 52,721 miles
  • 2008 – 36,763 miles
  • 2007 – 32,789 miles
  • 2006 – 28,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,061 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet pull needs greasing
  • AdvisoryBonnet pull was stiff to operate
  • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed signs of corrosion

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • EXHAUST FOULING REAR BUMPER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • FUEL LINES CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/S/F/ BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • SURFACE CORROSION TO N/S/R/ INNER SILL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,061 miles (+4,760)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,061 miles
    Test number
    941904792380
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet pull needs greasing
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull was stiff to operate
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed signs of corrosion

  2. Pass128,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,301 miles
    Test number
    979805498988
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FOULING REAR BUMPER
    • AdvisoryFUEL LINES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S/F/ BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO N/S/R/ INNER SILL

  3. Fail128,301 miles (+584)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,301 miles
    Test number
    837817173414
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FOULING REAR BUMPER
    • AdvisoryFUEL LINES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S/F/ BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO N/S/R/ INNER SILL

  4. Pass127,717 miles (+2,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,717 miles
    Test number
    650167514241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and inner rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,417 miles (+3,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    704648959349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,296 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,296 miles
    Test number
    286897539878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,363 miles (+2,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    954488398028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass116,764 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,764 miles
    Test number
    182403156268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass114,399 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    533052159083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,842 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    396764724282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail110,648 miles (+3,180)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    866573914290
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth offside tyres cracked and damage on offside front side wall
    • NoteRear wiper blade in poor condition
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake

  12. Pass107,468 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,468 miles
    Test number
    425443433293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail107,438 miles (+4,394)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    565951233278
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass103,044 miles (+934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    116547932282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass102,110 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,110 miles
    Test number
    579951921240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail102,099 miles (+18,060)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,099 miles
    Test number
    358573711255
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,039 miles (+31,318)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    610318750137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,721 miles (+15,958)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    392913459124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,763 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,763 miles
    Test number
    721995078123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,789 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,789 miles
    Test number
    213741777177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,649 miles
    Test number
    600033076140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T748 JWA

Does T748 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T748 JWA expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T748 JWA?
The MOT on T748 JWA expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T748 JWA done?
T748 JWA was recorded at 133,061 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
Has T748 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 JWA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T748 JWA 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 T748 JWA find?
T748 JWA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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