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72493

1998 Toyota Regius

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Regius125,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72493
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 135,755 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Toyota Regius?

Based on 7,432 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
position lamp(s) not working 66
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72493 is a 1998 Toyota Regius in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 125,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Regius fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 72493, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Regius typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Regius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 72493 registered?

72493 is a 1998 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is 72493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72493 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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