1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R958 KAR
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 181,961 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 181,961 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1296cc
R958 KAR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 181,961 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R958 KAR Odometer History
- 25/10/2021179,727 km
- 30/09/2022181,538 km+1,811 km
- 06/11/2023181,961 km+423 km
Average of roughly 1,100 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R958 KAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R958 KAR) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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