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J498 UBM

1992 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,250 mi
Last recorded205,250 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Starlet80,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 UBM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 205,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 203,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 201,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 200,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 200,503 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 200,503 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible replace hids with regular bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 200,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 199,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 196,182 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 181,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm bushes worn

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2011 163,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 142,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 118,904 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s upper stop lamp not working

advise rear brake check on parking brake and service brake

strong advise from noise from suspect n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v joints

Fail 1 Mar 2008 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s upper stop lamp not working

advise rear brake check on parking brake and service brake

strong advise from noise from suspect n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v joints

Fail 7 Feb 2008 95,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 78,471 miles

All seatbelt locking mechanisms not working when vehicle stationary, due to manufacturers design. Passed by QC.

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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J498 UBM is a 1992 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 80,742 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 J498 UBM, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J498 UBM registered?

J498 UBM is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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