1997 Toyota Starlet Sportif 1.3L Petrol · XDZ 2517

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 60,590 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This clean result follows a series of successful tests in 2025 and 2022, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,100 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of inactivity between June 2019 and July 2022, where the car covered only 272 miles over three years. Since the July 2022 test, usage has increased slightly, covering 2,550 miles in the following three and a half years. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid ingress in mechanical systems. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must prioritise an inspection of age-related degradation that low mileage does not prevent. The single failure in July 2022 at 57,987 miles followed by a pass suggests a minor issue was rectified quickly, but close attention should be paid to structural corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and wheel arches, which are common failure points for Japanese of this era. The buyer should check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes, as these components often suffer when vehicles remain stationary for extended durations.