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BEN 2W

1998 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,250 mi
Last recorded27,250 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 2W
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 26,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 26,800 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 26,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 26,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 26,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking in treads of both front tyres, no cords showing

cracking in treads of both rear tyres, no cords showing

Pass 8 May 2017 123,068 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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BEN 2W is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEN 2W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEN 2W registered?

BEN 2W is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BEN 2W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEN 2W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEN 2W have outstanding finance?

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