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J22 SMW

1996 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,197 mi
Last recorded132,197 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 SMW
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,405 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

osr sill slightly corroded rear corner

Pass 6 Sep 2014 126,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 110,380 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,979 miles

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded at seam

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 104,979 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded at seam

Fail 15 Mar 2012 104,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,409 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank rusty

o/s door handle broken ( outer)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,792 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,075 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,779 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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J22 SMW is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J22 SMW, 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 J22 SMW registered?

J22 SMW is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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