1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R146 ULP
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 53,457 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R146 ULP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2013
- 53,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R146 ULP 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 (R146 ULP) between September 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2013 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
R146 ULP Mileage History
- 08/09/200638,026 mi
- 15/04/200842,635 mi+4,609 mi
- 15/04/200842,635 mi
- 14/04/200944,448 mi+1,813 mi
- 13/04/201045,924 mi+1,476 mi
- 13/04/201045,924 mi
- 26/03/201148,019 mi+2,095 mi
- 13/04/201250,976 mi+2,957 mi
- 13/04/201250,977 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/201353,457 mi+2,480 mi
Average of roughly 2,342 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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