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N203 COV

1996 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,654 mi
Last recorded126,654 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 COV
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 126,654 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

brake fluid low

oily residue on engine

Fail 11 May 2019 126,654 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

brake fluid low

oily residue on engine

Pass 11 May 2018 111,244 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 111,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 107,208 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle very dry and rusty on underbody and suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,902 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 103,900 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 101,333 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,163 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,451 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to fuel tank

Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,449 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,739 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 91,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,821 miles

Slight seepage from nearside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,966 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,110 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,367 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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N203 COV is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N203 COV, 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 N203 COV registered?

N203 COV is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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