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A24 BCM

1998 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Paseo78,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 BCM
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 94,943 miles

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

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 3 May 2025 92,082 miles

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 15 May 2024 91,967 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,482 miles

Fuel tank corroided

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor x2 brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 85,874 miles

Brake performance not tested While in rollers pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,165 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,329 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,081 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,651 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,347 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,771 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A24 BCM is a 1998 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 78,165 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 A24 BCM, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A24 BCM is a 1998 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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