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R274 XWO

1997 Toyota Regius

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

433,221 mi
Last recorded433,221 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 XWO
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 433,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 433,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 429,195 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 429,195 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 405,442 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 384,753 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 384,753 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 356,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 356,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 329,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 303,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 270,068 miles

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

offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 235,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 235,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 197,183 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 197,183 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 178,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 173,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 159,819 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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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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