1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P353 GHC
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 180,595 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1331cc
P353 GHC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2021
- 180,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P353 GHC Mileage History
- 24/09/2007121,290 km
- 12/09/2008126,618 km+5,328 km
- 11/07/2009129,012 km+2,394 km
- 11/07/2009129,014 km+2 km
- 10/08/2010135,103 mi
- 03/08/2011143,055 mi+7,952 mi
- 09/08/2011143,056 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/2012151,013 mi+7,957 mi
- 23/08/2013159,358 km
- 04/09/2013159,358 km
- 30/08/2014164,817 km+5,459 km
- 15/06/2019177,591 km+12,774 km
- 26/07/2019177,625 mi
- 15/05/2021180,320 km
- 09/08/2021180,595 mi
Average of roughly 4,274 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P353 GHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (P353 GHC) between September 2007 and August 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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