1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R490 APW
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 98,784 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R490 APW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 98,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R490 APW Mileage History
- 07/12/202194,255 mi
- 12/12/202296,141 mi+1,886 mi
- 03/01/202498,784 mi+2,643 mi
Average of roughly 2,185 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R490 APW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R490 APW) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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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