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C4 OWL

1998 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,302 mi
Last recorded60,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 OWL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 60,302 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 60,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 58,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 58,095 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 57,062 miles

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded at rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,730 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2013 45,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2012 42,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,239 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,744 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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C4 OWL is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C4 OWL, 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 C4 OWL registered?

C4 OWL is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C4 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 OWL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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