1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R737 BGY
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 64,064 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R737 BGY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2023
- 64,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R737 BGY Mileage History
- 25/03/202255,316 mi
- 25/03/202364,064 mi+8,748 mi
Average of roughly 8,752 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R737 BGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R737 BGY) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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