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P343 GTA

1997 Toyota Regius

Blue Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,459 mi
Last recorded157,459 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 GTA
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective due to water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear number plate lamp poor illumination

Pass 12 Feb 2025 155,745 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 155,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 154,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 149,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 133,486 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 118,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 104,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 89,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 89,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 62,641 miles

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

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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P343 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Regius in Blue with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P343 GTA, 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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P343 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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