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V178 EUF

1999 Toyota Regius

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

221,906 mi
Last recorded221,906 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Regius126,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 221,906 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 221,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 218,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside and nearside inner sills heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2025 218,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both inner sills heavily underseled

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2025 218,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2024 216,212 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 216,171 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

heavy undersie corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2023

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 207,112 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 200,945 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 200,943 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 195,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 188,524 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 185,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 185,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 174,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlamps faded

front o/s jacking point corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 168,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 161,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2014 161,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2013 138,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,501 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 130,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 119,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 104,748 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 104,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,155 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 83,155 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 May 2007 75,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 75,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,537 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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V178 EUF is a 1999 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 126,674 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 V178 EUF, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Regius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V178 EUF is a 1999 Toyota Regius, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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