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R454 KAW

1997 Toyota Regius

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,563 mi
Last recorded54,563 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 KAW
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

service brake travel requires attention.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,376 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 49,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,573 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,062 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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R454 KAW is a 1997 Toyota Regius in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R454 KAW, 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 R454 KAW registered?

R454 KAW is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R454 KAW safe to buy?

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