MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
433,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody surface corrosion e.g suspension components & chassis
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody surface corrosion e.g suspension components & chassis
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody e.g chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody e.g chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear seatbelt belt receiver defective
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear slide/loading door corroded
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside sliding door corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sliding/loading door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion/damage nearside rear door
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion/damage nearside rear door
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorated
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
spare tyre missing
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
spare tyre missing
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Regius?
Based on 7,432 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R274 XWO is a 1997 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 R274 XWO, 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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R274 XWO is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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