1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R465 AEX
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 103,230 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,230 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
R465 AEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 103,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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R465 AEX Mileage History
- 05/09/202283,244 mi
- 07/09/202283,244 mi
- 08/09/202397,827 mi+14,583 mi
- 22/09/202397,828 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2025103,230 mi+5,402 mi
Average of roughly 6,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R465 AEX 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 (R465 AEX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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