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R36 MGG

1997 Toyota Regius

White Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,910 mi
Last recorded124,910 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 MGG
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 124,910 miles

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 30 May 2019 122,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 122,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 122,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 4 May 2018 120,454 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 2 May 2017 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 16 May 2016 117,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 115,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 111,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 109,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 108,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,355 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 107,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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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R36 MGG is a 1997 Toyota Regius in White with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R36 MGG, 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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What year was R36 MGG registered?

R36 MGG is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R36 MGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 MGG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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