1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R220 ADV
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 86,715 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R220 ADV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 86,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R220 ADV 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 (R220 ADV) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S Reading Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
R220 ADV Mileage History
- 15/08/200649,253 mi
- 15/08/200752,673 mi+3,420 mi
- 14/08/200856,983 mi+4,310 mi
- 14/08/200856,983 mi
- 13/08/200959,501 mi+2,518 mi
- 16/08/201062,058 mi+2,557 mi
- 15/08/201163,744 mi+1,686 mi
- 17/08/201266,597 mi+2,853 mi
- 16/08/201368,192 mi+1,595 mi
- 15/08/201470,428 mi+2,236 mi
- 20/08/201573,453 mi+3,025 mi
- 20/08/201573,457 mi+4 mi
- 12/08/201676,109 mi+2,652 mi
- 15/08/201777,879 mi+1,770 mi
- 14/08/201879,025 mi+1,146 mi
- 14/08/201980,625 mi+1,600 mi
- 18/08/202081,743 mi+1,118 mi
- 19/08/202182,403 mi+660 mi
- 17/08/202283,592 mi+1,189 mi
- 17/08/202384,451 mi+859 mi
- 17/08/202384,451 mi
- 14/08/202485,431 mi+980 mi
- 14/08/202586,163 mi+732 mi
- 21/07/202686,713 mi+550 mi
- 22/07/202686,715 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,879 miles per year across 25 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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