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A12 WDJ

1996 Toyota Paseo

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,053 mi
Last recorded71,053 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WDJ
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 71,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,917 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,987 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,740 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,047 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Paseo?

Based on 23,608 MOT tests across 2,354 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
4,533
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,343
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 936
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 933
position lamp(s) not working 861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 763
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A12 WDJ is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 91,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Paseo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 WDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Paseo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 WDJ registered?

A12 WDJ is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A12 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 WDJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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