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N164 NMR

1996 Toyota Paseo

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,353 mi
Last recorded120,353 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 NMR
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 120,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,647 miles

Inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 107,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,614 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,773 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to rear of both sills [wheel arch]

Fail 12 Feb 2021 105,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both outer cv boots starting to perish

Fail 14 Feb 2020 105,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both outer cv boots starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2019 104,182 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,287 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,162 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,800 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 100,800 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,610 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,900 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,393 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear inner sills to outer weak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 92,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear inner sills to outer weak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,632 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n\s rear tyre wll perished [inner]

Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n\s rear tyre wll perished [inner]

Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 89,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,912 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 88,910 miles

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

Nearside 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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N164 NMR is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N164 NMR, 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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N164 NMR is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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