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N201 JRF

1996 Toyota Paseo

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,181 mi
Last recorded129,181 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 JRF
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 129,181 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise petrol tank weak

nsf brake slight binding

Fail 28 Oct 2013 129,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise petrol tank weak

nsf brake slight binding

Pass 30 Oct 2012 122,533 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 122,532 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,312 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 115,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 108,925 miles

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

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

n/s wiper torn but clears scrreen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 108,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper torn but clears scrreen

Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,336 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,391 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 96,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,062 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 85,139 miles

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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N201 JRF is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N201 JRF, 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 N201 JRF registered?

N201 JRF is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N201 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N201 JRF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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