1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R45 SWG
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 40,122 miles. MOT valid until 11/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,122 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
R45 SWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 40,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R45 SWG Mileage History
- 10/11/202238,834 mi
- 29/11/202339,688 mi+854 mi
- 31/05/202539,821 mi+133 mi
- 13/06/202640,122 mi+301 mi
- 13/06/202640,122 mi
Average of roughly 359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R45 SWG 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 (R45 SWG) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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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