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1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R153 ECD

R153 ECD

1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1997. Recorded mileage 79,681 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/10/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1332cc

R153 ECD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
  • 79,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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R153 ECD Mileage History

  1. 14/10/202179,675 mi
  2. 21/10/202179,676 mi+1 mi
  3. 26/10/202279,681 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R153 ECD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R153 ECD) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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