1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R436 ADL
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 144,818 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,818 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
R436 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 144,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect 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: 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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R436 ADL Mileage History
- 13/02/2023129,424 mi
- 05/02/2024134,666 mi+5,242 mi
- 17/02/2025140,435 mi+5,769 mi
- 20/02/2025140,435 mi
- 24/02/2026144,818 mi+4,383 mi
Average of roughly 5,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R436 ADL 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 (R436 ADL) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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