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S905 MVY

1998 Toyota Regius

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,745 mi
Last recorded131,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Regius125,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 MVY
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 131,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 131,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 122,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,535 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 111,531 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 100,964 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 67,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,861 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,148 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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S905 MVY is a 1998 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S905 MVY, 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 S905 MVY registered?

S905 MVY is a 1998 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S905 MVY safe to buy?

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