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M1 YST

1997 Toyota Paseo

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 YST
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,401 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,401 miles

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

excessive oil leak at sump pan

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,104 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 81,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

sump pan leaking

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 77,535 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 77,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 73,828 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 73,770 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 69,515 miles

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

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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M1 YST is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,985 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 M1 YST, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M1 YST registered?

M1 YST is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is M1 YST safe to buy?

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