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A8 VEX

1996 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 147,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 141,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced head lamp dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced head lamp dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy on limit noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 133,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 126,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,582 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,366 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 113,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 107,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

after market brake pedal covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

after market brake pedal covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,476 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,754 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 86,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,865 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 77,865 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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A8 VEX is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 VEX, 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.

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What year was A8 VEX registered?

A8 VEX is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is A8 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VEX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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