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Toyota Starlet

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T977 JJAMOT history

T977 JJA is a maroon petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,724 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T977 JJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 JJA was last recorded at 86,724 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,592 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
2,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,724 miles
  • 2024 – 86,592 miles
  • 2023 – 86,475 miles
  • 2022 – 86,210 miles
  • 2021 – 85,869 miles
  • 2020 – 85,808 miles
  • 2019 – 84,504 miles
  • 2018 – 83,298 miles
  • 2017 – 82,362 miles
  • 2016 – 80,858 miles
  • 2015 – 80,787 miles
  • 2014 – 76,389 miles
  • 2013 – 73,825 miles
  • 2012 – 67,823 miles
  • 2011 – 65,683 miles
  • 2010 – 64,632 miles
  • 2009 – 60,093 miles
  • 2008 – 48,797 miles
  • 2007 – 40,008 miles
  • 2006 – 35,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,724 miles
  • AdvisoryCondition of front pads unknown -limited vision
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in front coil springs
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside generallyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel pipe under bonnet rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,724 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,724 miles
    Test number
    570629699513
    • AdvisoryCondition of front pads unknown -limited vision
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in front coil springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside generally
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass86,592 miles (+117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,592 miles
    Test number
    264695716727
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryLimited vision of front brake pads, advise wheels off inspection

  3. Pass86,475 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    659173749810
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside generally

  4. Pass86,210 miles (+341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,210 miles
    Test number
    360755423177
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded heavily corroded, both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight play in wheel bearing, both sides
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass85,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    513483070085
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in suspension generally

  6. Fail85,869 miles (+61)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    122068843718
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in suspension generally

  7. Pass85,808 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,808 miles
    Test number
    895254315651
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe under bonnet rusty
    • AdvisoryStrut tops rusty

  8. Fail85,808 miles (+1,304)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,808 miles
    Test number
    380093236477
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe under bonnet rusty
    • AdvisoryStrut tops rusty

  9. Pass84,504 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,504 miles
    Test number
    392434925782
    • AdvisoryAll suspension, subframe, steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension top mount prescribed area corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres inner shoulders aggressively worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes in bonnet area corroded

  10. Fail84,499 miles (+1,201)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    456426004081
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension, subframe, steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension top mount prescribed area corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres inner shoulders aggressively worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes in bonnet area corroded

  11. Pass83,298 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    465831181812
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangars heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension assembly heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section has a temporary repair

  12. Fail83,298 miles (+936)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    891018945041
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangars heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension assembly heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section has a temporary repair

  13. Pass82,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    312859728168
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn off on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in suspension,front inner wing tops,some brake pipes
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair carried out to rear silencer box

  14. Fail82,362 miles (+1,504)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    179575700959
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inlet to rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn off on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in suspension,front inner wing tops,some brake pipes

  15. Pass80,858 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    945797548251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on the limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear wheel bearing

  16. Pass80,787 miles (+4,398)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,787 miles
    Test number
    277044515140
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust system deterioated

  17. Pass76,389 miles (+2,564)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    787367704164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBattery condition poor
    • NoteCorrosion to both top body strut mountings
    • NoteGeneral underside corrosion
    • NoteWear and perishing to n/s/r tyre treads

  18. Pass73,825 miles (+6,002)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    409587403114
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp lose

  19. Pass67,823 miles (+113)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    569124812181
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  20. Fail67,710 miles (+2,027)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    795290012120
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  21. Pass65,683 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    179680511141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass64,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    963960810127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail64,632 miles (+4,539)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    470530210110
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass60,093 miles (+11,296)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    464132219130
    • DangerousBad oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass48,797 miles (+8,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    583868708111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass40,008 miles (+4,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,008 miles
    Test number
    260573417436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Pass35,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,423 miles
    Test number
    784745306194
    • NoteAdvanc wear to both front tyres

Questions about T977 JJA

Does T977 JJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T977 JJA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T977 JJA?
The MOT on T977 JJA is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T977 JJA done?
T977 JJA was recorded at 86,724 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,611 miles a year.
Has T977 JJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 JJA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T977 JJA 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 T977 JJA find?
T977 JJA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: condition of front pads unknown -limited vision; corrosion in front coil springs; corrosion underside generally, and 1 more.

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