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A15 STY

1998 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,984 mi
Last recorded129,984 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 STY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 129,984 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 124,403 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 124,396 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,173 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,883 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,090 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in front joints

Fail 23 Dec 2020 108,087 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Noise from timing belt area

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 102,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Noise from timing belt area

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,168 miles

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

bottom puley rubbing on timing case

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,590 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Noise from belt area

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

Offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,769 miles

Front tyres getting low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Noise from belt area.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front to rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,877 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,059 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,957 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 79,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,588 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 76,251 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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A15 STY is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 STY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 STY is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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