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R989 VOD

1997 Toyota Regius

Silver Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,831 mi
Last recorded110,831 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Regius152,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 VOD
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 110,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 110,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,525 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 79,765 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,115 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,115 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 54,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,490 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,693 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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R989 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R989 VOD, 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 R989 VOD registered?

R989 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R989 VOD safe to buy?

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