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N157 RJV

1996 Toyota Paseo

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,294 mi
Last recorded142,294 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 RJV
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,294 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 142,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,004 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 130,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 126,011 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 126,011 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 123,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 123,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 117,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 111,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,526 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N157 RJV is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N157 RJV, 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 N157 RJV registered?

N157 RJV is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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