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Toyota Starlet

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T97 RFFMOT history

T97 RFF is a green petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,832 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 RFF
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 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 RFF was last recorded at 65,832 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,828 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,004 miles
Average per year
2,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,832 miles
  • 2025 – 64,828 miles
  • 2024 – 63,534 miles
  • 2023 – 62,411 miles
  • 2022 – 60,194 miles
  • 2021 – 58,693 miles
  • 2020 – 57,978 miles
  • 2019 – 55,851 miles
  • 2018 – 52,726 miles
  • 2017 – 49,383 miles
  • 2016 – 47,076 miles
  • 2014 – 42,618 miles
  • 2013 – 40,682 miles
  • 2012 – 39,100 miles
  • 2011 – 37,206 miles
  • 2010 – 33,406 miles
  • 2009 – 26,919 miles
  • 2008 – 19,876 miles
  • 2007 – 13,040 miles
  • 2006 – 7,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,832 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderside & Underside Components Corroded

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Damp

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underside Components Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,832 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    855154712291
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside & Underside Components Corroded

  2. Fail65,832 miles (+1,004)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    773677874406
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside & Underside Components Corroded

  3. Pass64,828 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    868788936050
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Components Corroded

  4. Fail64,828 miles (+1,294)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    828278039089
    • DangerousFog Lamp Filled with Paper Tissue
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Damaged & Taped Over (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Components Corroded

  5. Pass63,534 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,534 miles
    Test number
    337435443514
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Components Corroded

  6. Fail63,526 miles (+1,115)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    608462082134
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Components Corroded

  7. Pass62,411 miles (+2,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    842903213916
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass60,194 miles (+1,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    463254724911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass58,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    659770358208
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail58,693 miles (+715)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    433897687816
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass57,978 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    57,978 miles
    Test number
    683806026049
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface Corrosion @ Offside Rear Under Sill

  12. Pass55,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    472203465362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Starting to Perish

  13. Fail55,851 miles (+3,125)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    449549556869
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Middle to Rear Clamp Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Starting to Perish

  14. Pass52,726 miles (+3,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,726 miles
    Test number
    117918321692
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass49,383 miles (+2,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    965363962306
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass47,076 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,076 miles
    Test number
    156919269943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    857761484280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,618 miles (+1,936)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    868951784231
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass40,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    306162783408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail40,682 miles (+1,582)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    146602583289
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,100 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    135131092230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,206 miles
    Test number
    969451891257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail37,206 miles (+3,800)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,206 miles
    Test number
    897311291230
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass33,406 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,406 miles
    Test number
    651726180275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,919 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    852076489276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,876 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,876 miles
    Test number
    883650098254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,040 miles
    Test number
    194776087241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,040 miles (+5,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,040 miles
    Test number
    650716087297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass7,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,903 miles
    Test number
    343512296249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 RFF

Does T97 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 RFF is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 RFF?
The MOT on T97 RFF is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 RFF done?
T97 RFF was recorded at 65,832 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,973 miles a year.
Has T97 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 RFF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T97 RFF 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 T97 RFF find?
T97 RFF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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