1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R381 WVR
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 65,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1332cc
R381 WVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2010
- 65,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R381 WVR Mileage History
- 29/11/200659,868 mi
- 03/12/200761,712 mi+1,844 mi
- 26/01/200964,458 mi+2,746 mi
- 28/01/201065,978 mi+1,520 mi
- 28/01/201065,994 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R381 WVR 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 (R381 WVR) between November 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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