1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R397 BNG
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 89,792 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,792 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
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R397 BNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 89,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R397 BNG Mileage History
- 04/10/202370,384 mi
- 09/10/202481,372 mi+10,988 mi
- 10/10/202481,372 mi
- 01/10/202589,652 mi+8,280 mi
- 06/10/202589,792 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 9,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R397 BNG 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 (R397 BNG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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