1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R53 FFG
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 79,414 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,414 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
R53 FFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 79,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R53 FFG Mileage History
- 13/09/202374,722 mi
- 11/09/202476,108 mi+1,386 mi
- 20/08/202577,073 mi+965 mi
- 25/09/202577,091 mi+18 mi
- 10/09/202679,414 mi+2,323 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R53 FFG 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 (R53 FFG) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture central (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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