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J18 VAC

1998 Toyota Starlet

Pink Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,150 mi
Last recorded85,150 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 VAC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 85,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 85,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 80,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hub caps fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake efficiency poor

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,154 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,427 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,176 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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J18 VAC is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Pink with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J18 VAC, 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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What year was J18 VAC registered?

J18 VAC is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is J18 VAC safe to buy?

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