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R197 BWB

1998 Toyota Regius

White Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,894 mi
Last recorded165,894 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Regius125,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 BWB
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 165,894 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front jacking points corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks top and bottom bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to both front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 165,892 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front jacking points corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks top and bottom bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to both front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 163,626 miles

advise general corrsion.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 162,039 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 158,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 155,140 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,649 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 146,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 139,059 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 139,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,135 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 126,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 125,843 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and slightly cracked

Offside Front tyre slight cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2017 125,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and slightly cracked

Offside Front tyre slight cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks in outer wall

Fail 13 Apr 2015 120,833 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,418 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,388 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,270 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,046 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 113,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,404 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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R197 BWB is a 1998 Toyota Regius in White with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 125,843 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 R197 BWB, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Regius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R197 BWB is a 1998 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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