1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R791 FAA
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20/11/1997. Recorded mileage 73,036 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,036 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
R791 FAA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 73,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R791 FAA Mileage History
- 06/10/200635,721 mi
- 12/10/200740,404 mi+4,683 mi
- 06/10/200844,136 mi+3,732 mi
- 08/10/200844,176 mi+40 mi
- 06/10/200948,689 mi+4,513 mi
- 05/10/201052,276 mi+3,587 mi
- 05/10/201052,276 mi
- 05/10/201155,942 mi+3,666 mi
- 04/10/201259,929 mi+3,987 mi
- 04/10/201259,929 mi
- 03/10/201363,942 mi+4,013 mi
- 01/10/201465,284 mi+1,342 mi
- 01/10/201566,274 mi+990 mi
- 04/10/201667,360 mi+1,086 mi
- 25/09/201768,645 mi+1,285 mi
- 20/09/201868,975 mi+330 mi
- 20/09/201868,976 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/201969,188 mi+212 mi
- 28/09/202069,423 mi+235 mi
- 05/10/202170,545 mi+1,122 mi
- 05/10/202170,545 mi
- 28/09/202271,151 mi+606 mi
- 06/10/202271,161 mi+10 mi
- 05/10/202371,934 mi+773 mi
- 04/10/202472,769 mi+835 mi
- 30/09/202573,036 mi+267 mi
Average of roughly 1,966 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R791 FAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R791 FAA) between October 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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