1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · P976 DPD
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 76,159 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1332cc
P976 DPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 76,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P976 DPD Mileage History
- 10/08/202465,371 mi
- 30/07/202570,825 mi+5,454 mi
- 30/07/202570,826 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/202676,159 mi+5,333 mi
- 07/08/202676,159 mi
Average of roughly 5,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P976 DPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (P976 DPD) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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