1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R385 AMB
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1997. Recorded mileage 105,905 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,905 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
R385 AMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 105,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R385 AMB Mileage History
- 15/09/202399,920 mi
- 15/09/202399,920 mi
- 02/09/2024102,561 mi+2,641 mi
- 05/09/2025105,867 mi+3,306 mi
- 12/09/2025105,905 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 3,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R385 AMB 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 (R385 AMB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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