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K300 KGC

1997 Toyota Regius

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

199,764 mi
Last recorded199,764 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 KGC
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 199,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 8 May 2025 197,958 miles

General Underbody Corrosion to All Suspension Components, Not Excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 197,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slider dust cover deteriorated - All

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 196,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 196,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 195,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 195,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 190,655 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 190,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 189,471 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 189,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 186,194 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 180,362 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 180,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 177,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 171,610 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 171,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 161,946 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 161,946 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 153,390 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 150,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 150,617 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 150,118 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inadequate clearance between exhaust system and offside rear drive shaft. lightly fouling on full rebound.

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 140,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag fault light on.

Pass 18 May 2011 131,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag fault light on.

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 May 2010 123,614 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 123,614 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 116,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag fault lamp on.

nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 29 May 2008 109,982 miles

airbag warning lamp on.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 101,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K300 KGC is a 1997 Toyota Regius in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 152,892 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 K300 KGC, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Regius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K300 KGC is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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