1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P731 DRX
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 112,440 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,440 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
P731 DRX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2016
- 112,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 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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P731 DRX Mileage History
- 25/10/200671,843 mi
- 02/11/200671,580 mi-263 mi
- 02/11/200671,580 mi
- 02/11/200780,563 mi+8,983 mi
- 17/04/200991,032 mi+10,469 mi
- 20/04/200991,032 mi
- 14/06/201096,449 mi+5,417 mi
- 15/06/201096,449 mi
- 05/05/201198,967 mi+2,518 mi
- 30/05/201299,884 mi+917 mi
- 04/06/2013102,033 mi+2,149 mi
- 06/06/2013102,096 mi+63 mi
- 14/05/2015111,367 mi+9,271 mi
- 14/05/2015111,407 mi+40 mi
- 28/04/2016112,440 mi+1,033 mi
Average of roughly 4,270 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P731 DRX 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 (P731 DRX) between October 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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