1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R235 DEU
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 116,769 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2018.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R235 DEU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2017
- 116,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R235 DEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R235 DEU) between September 2005 and September 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
R235 DEU Mileage History
- 29/09/200538,187 mi
- 05/10/200645,501 mi+7,314 mi
- 27/09/200752,446 mi+6,945 mi
- 03/10/200861,521 mi+9,075 mi
- 18/09/200969,622 mi+8,101 mi
- 19/09/200969,622 mi
- 15/09/201075,349 mi+5,727 mi
- 15/09/201075,349 mi
- 03/10/201180,626 mi+5,277 mi
- 03/10/201180,626 mi
- 25/09/201284,185 mi+3,559 mi
- 26/09/201389,763 mi+5,578 mi
- 29/09/201496,446 mi+6,683 mi
- 22/09/2015102,253 mi+5,807 mi
- 12/09/2016108,802 mi+6,549 mi
- 16/09/2016108,814 mi+12 mi
- 29/09/2017116,769 mi+7,955 mi
Average of roughly 6,548 miles per year across 17 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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