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N121 AAU

1996 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,111 mi
Last recorded153,111 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 AAU
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 153,111 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 153,111 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 149,157 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 149,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 138,901 miles

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,768 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 108,516 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 108,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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N121 AAU is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N121 AAU, 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 N121 AAU registered?

N121 AAU is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N121 AAU safe to buy?

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