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R431 KAR

1998 Toyota Regius

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,641 mi
Last recorded117,641 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Regius125,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 117,641 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 117,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 113,987 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 110,547 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 110,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 90,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,205 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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R431 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Regius in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 125,843 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 R431 KAR, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Regius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R431 KAR registered?

R431 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is R431 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 KAR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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