1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P433 FAU
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 50,390 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P433 FAU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 50,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P433 FAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (P433 FAU) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
P433 FAU Mileage History
- 16/01/200625,928 mi
- 06/02/200727,922 mi+1,994 mi
- 06/02/200727,922 mi
- 22/01/200828,989 mi+1,067 mi
- 29/01/200930,229 mi+1,240 mi
- 09/02/201031,455 mi+1,226 mi
- 21/01/201132,581 mi+1,126 mi
- 19/01/201234,368 mi+1,787 mi
- 11/02/201336,077 mi+1,709 mi
- 23/01/201441,601 mi+5,524 mi
- 27/01/201544,635 mi+3,034 mi
- 02/02/201645,812 mi+1,177 mi
- 02/02/201746,510 mi+698 mi
- 02/02/201746,510 mi
- 31/01/201847,201 mi+691 mi
- 22/01/201948,214 mi+1,013 mi
- 27/01/202049,183 mi+969 mi
- 18/01/202149,566 mi+383 mi
- 25/01/202249,910 mi+344 mi
- 23/01/202350,228 mi+318 mi
- 15/01/202450,388 mi+160 mi
- 17/06/202650,390 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,198 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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