1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R766 BGY
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 113,507 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R766 BGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 113,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R766 BGY 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 (R766 BGY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R766 BGY Mileage History
- 04/10/2023111,081 mi
- 04/10/2023111,081 mi
- 25/09/2024112,306 mi+1,225 mi
- 25/09/2024112,311 mi+5 mi
- 01/10/2025113,507 mi+1,196 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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