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Toyota Starlet

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T897 SSFMOT history

T897 SSF is a green petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,841 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 SSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 SSF was last recorded at 53,841 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,853 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
1,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,841 miles
  • 2024 – 52,853 miles
  • 2023 – 51,722 miles
  • 2022 – 50,594 miles
  • 2021 – 49,564 miles
  • 2020 – 48,600 miles
  • 2019 – 47,668 miles
  • 2018 – 46,116 miles
  • 2017 – 44,680 miles
  • 2016 – 43,504 miles
  • 2015 – 42,591 miles
  • 2014 – 40,975 miles
  • 2013 – 39,234 miles
  • 2012 – 37,918 miles
  • 2011 – 36,864 miles
  • 2010 – 36,180 miles
  • 2009 – 35,285 miles
  • 2008 – 31,294 miles
  • 2007 – 25,885 miles
  • 2006 – 21,484 miles
  • 2005 – 20,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,841 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,841 miles (+988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    319228857317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass52,853 miles (+1,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,853 miles
    Test number
    476598535532
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass51,722 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,722 miles
    Test number
    111859424825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,594 miles (+1,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,594 miles
    Test number
    352014060832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass49,564 miles (+964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    887896699914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake becoming high
  6. Pass48,600 miles (+932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    806559555518
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWater inside both headlamps
  7. Pass47,668 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    133737424912
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
  8. Pass46,116 miles (+1,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,116 miles
    Test number
    546775149262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to crack and perish
  9. Pass44,680 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    638218117416
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
  10. Pass43,504 miles (+913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,504 miles
    Test number
    139820768336
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracking
  11. Pass42,591 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    227361259753
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass40,975 miles (+1,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    227127004302
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass39,234 miles (+1,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    378079903378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass37,918 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,918 miles
    Test number
    516555022366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,864 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,864 miles
    Test number
    596321411383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,180 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    670140120348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,285 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    930222729383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,242 miles (+3,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    433317719497
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  19. Pass31,294 miles (+5,409)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,294 miles
    Test number
    493217528467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,885 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,885 miles
    Test number
    483347327384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,484 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,484 miles
    Test number
    401608126419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,150 miles
    Test number
    453508425367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 SSF

Does T897 SSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 SSF is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T897 SSF?
The MOT on T897 SSF is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 SSF done?
T897 SSF was recorded at 53,841 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 1,688 miles a year.
Has T897 SSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 SSF has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on T897 SSF 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 T897 SSF find?
T897 SSF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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