1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R56 BNC
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 103,673 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2012.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R56 BNC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2011
- 103,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R56 BNC 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 (R56 BNC) between June 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2011 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
R56 BNC Mileage History
- 28/06/200659,943 mi
- 22/06/200768,587 mi+8,644 mi
- 22/06/200768,587 mi
- 26/06/200878,116 mi+9,529 mi
- 26/06/200878,116 mi
- 23/06/200986,446 mi+8,330 mi
- 26/06/200986,446 mi
- 08/07/201095,629 mi+9,183 mi
- 02/08/2011103,666 mi+8,037 mi
- 05/08/2011103,673 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8,568 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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