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P234 SWC

1997 Toyota Regius

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,848 mi
Last recorded195,848 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 195,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 195,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 194,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 192,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 192,114 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 189,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 185,561 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 182,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 170,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 170,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 156,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,939 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 132,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 132,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 121,932 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 121,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008

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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P234 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P234 SWC, 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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What year was P234 SWC registered?

P234 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P234 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 SWC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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