1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R398 BNG
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 99,364 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R398 BNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 99,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R398 BNG Mileage History
- 05/08/202289,714 mi
- 05/08/202289,714 mi
- 17/11/202390,380 mi+666 mi
- 02/11/202494,112 mi+3,732 mi
- 22/10/202599,364 mi+5,252 mi
Average of roughly 3,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R398 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 (R398 BNG) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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