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R225 VOD

1997 Toyota Regius

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,404 mi
Last recorded165,404 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 VOD
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 165,404 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 165,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 160,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 156,581 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,886 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 128,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 121,346 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 121,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,431 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,227 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,227 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,924 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,634 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,140 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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R225 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Regius in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R225 VOD, 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 R225 VOD registered?

R225 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R225 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 VOD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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