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T279 GBT

2016 Toyota Regius

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,508 mi
Last recorded157,508 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Regius102,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 GBT
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 157,508 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective front hanger weld is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is scrubbed smooth and also has a cut to the outer edge not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens damaged no effect on emitted lights

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 8 Apr 2026 157,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective front hanger weld is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is scrubbed smooth and also has a cut to the outer edge not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens damaged no effect on emitted lights

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 138,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 26 Apr 2024 138,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 128,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 113,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,871 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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T279 GBT is a 2016 Toyota Regius in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 102,218 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 T279 GBT, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Regius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T279 GBT is a 2016 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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