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R139 AKR

1997 Toyota Regius

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,589 mi
Last recorded214,589 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 AKR
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 214,589 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 214,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted

Rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2016 206,140 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 197,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013 194,485 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 194,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2012 189,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 180,227 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 180,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 171,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 163,716 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 154,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 146,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 138,142 miles

both rear tyres low tread

n/s/f brake caliper damp around flexi hose joint

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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R139 AKR is a 1997 Toyota Regius in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R139 AKR, 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 R139 AKR registered?

R139 AKR is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is R139 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 AKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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