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1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R884 DWC

R884 DWC

1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27/11/1997. Recorded mileage 49,944 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA STARLET
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,944 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1332cc

R884 DWC Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
  • 49,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R884 DWC Mileage History

  1. 20/11/200616,629 mi
  2. 19/11/200717,717 mi+1,088 mi
  3. 17/11/200818,570 mi+853 mi
  4. 17/11/200919,173 mi+603 mi
  5. 22/11/201019,420 mi+247 mi
  6. 14/11/201119,725 mi+305 mi
  7. 05/11/201220,408 mi+683 mi
  8. 06/11/201220,408 mi
  9. 07/11/201321,711 mi+1,303 mi
  10. 17/11/201423,488 mi+1,777 mi
  11. 10/11/201524,191 mi+703 mi
  12. 14/11/201625,062 mi+871 mi
  13. 22/11/201725,976 mi+914 mi
  14. 05/11/201827,037 mi+1,061 mi
  15. 04/11/201927,918 mi+881 mi
  16. 03/11/202028,185 mi+267 mi
  17. 04/02/202228,316 mi+131 mi
  18. 11/07/202328,995 mi+679 mi
  19. 08/07/202433,303 mi+4,308 mi
  20. 22/05/202540,532 mi+7,229 mi
  21. 21/05/202649,944 mi+9,412 mi

Average of roughly 1,709 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

R884 DWC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:23
MOT Analysis

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

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R884 DWC) between November 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 May 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.

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