1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R587 BNC
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17/12/1997. Recorded mileage 80,409 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,409 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
R587 BNC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 80,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R587 BNC Mileage History
- 21/04/202274,330 mi
- 26/04/202274,499 mi+169 mi
- 05/04/202380,183 mi+5,684 mi
- 14/04/202380,409 mi+226 mi
Average of roughly 6,201 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R587 BNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R587 BNC) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced S”.
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