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P71 RNF

1997 Toyota Regius

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,813 mi
Last recorded158,813 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 RNF
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 158,813 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2025 158,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 155,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 155,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 152,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 151,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 146,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020
Pass 22 Jan 2019 141,310 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 141,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 137,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,094 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 128,094 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,606 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 111,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,548 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,033 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,978 miles

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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P71 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Regius in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P71 RNF, 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 P71 RNF registered?

P71 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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