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N214 OTL

1996 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 OTL
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 131,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 100,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 154,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 62,226 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 62,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 May 2006 62,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N214 OTL is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N214 OTL, 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 N214 OTL registered?

N214 OTL is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N214 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 OTL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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