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1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R877 EWR

R877 EWR

1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 46,990 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA STARLET
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/12/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
46,990 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/12/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1332cc

R877 EWR Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2024
  • 46,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R877 EWR Mileage History

  1. 24/05/200622,423 mi
  2. 18/05/200723,293 mi+870 mi
  3. 20/05/200824,327 mi+1,034 mi
  4. 27/05/200925,150 mi+823 mi
  5. 02/06/200925,192 mi+42 mi
  6. 01/06/201025,968 mi+776 mi
  7. 25/05/201126,809 mi+841 mi
  8. 22/05/201227,682 mi+873 mi
  9. 30/05/201328,645 mi+963 mi
  10. 27/05/201429,492 mi+847 mi
  11. 12/05/201530,154 mi+662 mi
  12. 20/05/201631,017 mi+863 mi
  13. 24/05/201731,845 mi+828 mi
  14. 18/05/201832,986 mi+1,141 mi
  15. 28/05/201933,987 mi+1,001 mi
  16. 16/11/202035,107 mi+1,120 mi
  17. 11/11/202139,265 mi+4,158 mi
  18. 16/11/202245,609 mi+6,344 mi
  19. 22/11/202245,627 mi+18 mi
  20. 04/09/202446,990 mi+1,363 mi

Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

R877 EWR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R877 EWR) between May 2006 and September 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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