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R337 YJU

1997 Toyota Regius

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,036 mi
Last recorded244,036 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 YJU
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 244,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine+rear diff unit ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 244,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine+rear diff unit ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2017 238,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2016 237,367 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing

exhaust blowing

offside rear lense broken

oil leak

rear diff leaking excessive

Fail 25 Feb 2016 237,366 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing

exhaust blowing

offside rear lense broken

oil leak

rear diff leaking excessive

Pass 13 Feb 2015 227,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 222,367 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle stabalizer bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Jan 2014 222,367 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle stabalizer bar bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 201,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 187,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 187,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 166,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 166,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 151,237 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 151,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 123,934 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 123,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 103,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,330 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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R337 YJU is a 1997 Toyota Regius in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R337 YJU, 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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R337 YJU is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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