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N271 YSA

1996 Toyota Paseo

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,160 mi
Last recorded79,160 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 YSA
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,160 miles

Both rear valances severely corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,159 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front discs excessivley pitted with corrosion

Both rear valances severely corroded

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,166 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 58,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,568 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,017 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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N271 YSA is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N271 YSA, 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 N271 YSA registered?

N271 YSA is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N271 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 YSA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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