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S525 BBV

1998 Toyota Regius

Gold Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,424 mi
Last recorded34,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Regius125,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 BBV
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 30,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 26,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 24,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 19,953 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 16,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 15,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 5,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 145 miles

exhaust in centre has slight blow

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

very slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 1 May 2012 77,473 miles

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers

very slight play in o/s/f suspension top ball joint

Pass 9 May 2011 74,128 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly uneven on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2011 74,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly uneven on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,557 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 60,691 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,691 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,595 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S525 BBV is a 1998 Toyota Regius in Gold with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S525 BBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S525 BBV registered?

S525 BBV is a 1998 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S525 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 BBV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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