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Y491 MDA

2016 Toyota Regius

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,199 mi
Last recorded125,199 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Regius102,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 MDA
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 125,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 117,966 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 117,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,215 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,069 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,453 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 93,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,137 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting distorted to the extent the wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,701 miles

front tyes slight wear outer edges

Pass 4 May 2017 66,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,210 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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Y491 MDA is a 2016 Toyota Regius in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y491 MDA, 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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What year was Y491 MDA registered?

Y491 MDA is a 2016 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is Y491 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 MDA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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