1997 Toyota Starlet 1.3L Petrol · R96 DUH
1997 Toyota Starlet (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 91,418 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA STARLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,418 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
R96 DUH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2021
- 91,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R96 DUH Mileage History
- 25/05/200631,039 mi
- 23/05/200733,855 mi+2,816 mi
- 29/05/200733,855 mi
- 28/05/200836,465 mi+2,610 mi
- 27/05/200938,683 mi+2,218 mi
- 26/07/201041,072 mi+2,389 mi
- 06/05/201143,438 mi+2,366 mi
- 01/05/201282,028 mi+38,590 mi
- 03/05/201358,913 mi-23,115 mi
- 28/04/201463,749 mi+4,836 mi
- 25/04/201569,815 mi+6,066 mi
- 05/05/201673,614 mi+3,799 mi
- 02/05/201779,070 mi+5,456 mi
- 17/04/201884,138 mi+5,068 mi
- 19/04/201884,253 mi+115 mi
- 13/04/201987,782 mi+3,529 mi
- 04/05/202089,987 mi+2,205 mi
- 20/04/202191,418 mi+1,431 mi
Average of roughly 4,051 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R96 DUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Starlet (R96 DUH) between May 2006 and April 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions not tested BET not met and full test not carried out due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak slight leak from both front and rear silencers (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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