1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R878 BMX
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24/12/1997. Recorded mileage 114,115 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,115 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
R878 BMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 114,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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R878 BMX Mileage History
- 07/07/202294,795 mi
- 19/02/202498,235 mi+3,440 mi
- 17/02/2025106,905 mi+8,670 mi
- 18/02/2025106,905 mi
- 16/02/2026114,115 mi+7,210 mi
Average of roughly 5,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R878 BMX 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 (R878 BMX) between July 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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