1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R908 BWO
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 72,579 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R908 BWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 72,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R908 BWO Mileage History
- 03/08/202362,990 mi
- 04/08/202362,990 mi
- 07/08/202466,720 mi+3,730 mi
- 05/08/202570,447 mi+3,727 mi
- 28/07/202672,579 mi+2,132 mi
Average of roughly 3,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R908 BWO 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 (R908 BWO) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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