1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P54 KWG
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 108,832 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1332cc
P54 KWG Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2012
- 108,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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P54 KWG Mileage History
- 20/03/200676,016 mi
- 20/03/200676,016 mi
- 13/03/200788,632 mi+12,616 mi
- 01/04/200889,473 mi+841 mi
- 30/03/200990,194 mi+721 mi
- 31/03/200990,194 mi
- 10/03/201091,565 mi+1,371 mi
- 02/04/201196,895 mi+5,330 mi
- 14/05/2012108,832 mi+11,937 mi
- 14/05/2012108,832 mi
Average of roughly 5,334 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P54 KWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (P54 KWG) between March 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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