1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R922 BBA
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14/10/1997. Recorded mileage 81,125 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,125 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
R922 BBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 81,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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R922 BBA Mileage History
- 06/09/202280,718 mi
- 08/09/202380,913 mi+195 mi
- 07/10/202481,089 mi+176 mi
- 08/10/202481,090 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/202681,125 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R922 BBA 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 (R922 BBA) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill to fl”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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