1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P435 NWF
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 121,138 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2014.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P435 NWF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2013
- 121,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P435 NWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (P435 NWF) between May 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
P435 NWF Mileage History
- 02/05/200657,950 mi
- 09/05/200767,765 mi+9,815 mi
- 07/05/200875,790 mi+8,025 mi
- 07/05/200875,790 mi
- 16/04/200984,616 mi+8,826 mi
- 16/04/200984,616 mi
- 09/04/201094,808 mi+10,192 mi
- 14/04/201094,811 mi+3 mi
- 06/05/2011102,980 mi+8,169 mi
- 07/05/2011102,983 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/2012113,276 mi+10,293 mi
- 04/05/2012113,358 mi+82 mi
- 30/04/2013121,080 mi+7,722 mi
- 01/05/2013121,138 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 9,029 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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