1997 Toyota Regius 3.0L Diesel · R490 ATR
1997 Toyota Regius (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 202,518 miles. MOT valid until 13/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA REGIUS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2980cc
R490 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 202,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R490 ATR Mileage History
- 27/11/2023190,442 mi
- 01/12/2023190,443 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2024197,058 mi+6,615 mi
- 09/12/2024197,058 mi
- 09/12/2025202,518 mi+5,460 mi
Average of roughly 5,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R490 ATR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Regius (R490 ATR) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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