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N123 LAH

1996 Toyota Paseo

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,462 mi
Last recorded53,462 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 LAH
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,203 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 49,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,484 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 47,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all tyres perished

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 40,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 39,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,198 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 36,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 36,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2013 34,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,747 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 26,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,113 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 23,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 23,411 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 18 May 2005 23,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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N123 LAH is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N123 LAH, 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 N123 LAH registered?

N123 LAH is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N123 LAH safe to buy?

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