1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R390 BNG
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14/11/1997. Recorded mileage 123,101 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,101 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
R390 BNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 123,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R390 BNG Mileage History
- 22/03/2023112,694 mi
- 23/03/2023112,705 mi+11 mi
- 27/03/2024115,765 mi+3,060 mi
- 26/03/2025119,674 mi+3,909 mi
- 25/03/2026123,101 mi+3,427 mi
Average of roughly 3,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R390 BNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R390 BNG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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