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P97 FEP

1997 Toyota Regius

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

259,337 mi
Last recorded259,337 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 FEP
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 259,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 242,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 220,101 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)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 220,099 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 203,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 203,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 181,319 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

towbar wiring loose

Pass 4 Aug 2011 161,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 140,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 140,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 125,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 106,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 106,409 miles

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

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

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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P97 FEP is a 1997 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P97 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P97 FEP registered?

P97 FEP is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P97 FEP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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