1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P304 GNN
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 55,856 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P304 GNN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 55,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P304 GNN Mileage History
- 11/02/200629,062 mi
- 23/06/200730,225 mi+1,163 mi
- 01/07/200831,797 mi+1,572 mi
- 22/06/200933,854 mi+2,057 mi
- 23/06/200933,854 mi
- 24/06/201035,349 mi+1,495 mi
- 01/07/201136,770 mi+1,421 mi
- 02/07/201136,770 mi
- 28/06/201237,737 mi+967 mi
- 24/06/201339,181 mi+1,444 mi
- 26/02/201541,942 mi+2,761 mi
- 26/02/201541,942 mi
- 26/02/201643,009 mi+1,067 mi
- 26/02/201643,009 mi
- 28/02/201743,849 mi+840 mi
- 20/02/201844,601 mi+752 mi
- 04/03/201945,064 mi+463 mi
- 21/05/202045,899 mi+835 mi
- 20/05/202146,919 mi+1,020 mi
- 20/05/202146,919 mi
- 03/05/202247,702 mi+783 mi
- 24/04/202349,021 mi+1,319 mi
- 13/05/202452,373 mi+3,352 mi
- 20/05/202554,831 mi+2,458 mi
- 07/05/202655,856 mi+1,025 mi
Average of roughly 1,324 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P304 GNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (P304 GNN) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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