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N298 EKA

1996 Toyota Paseo

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 EKA
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2010 95,197 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,131 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 83,131 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,868 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 75,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,474 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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N298 EKA is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N298 EKA, 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 N298 EKA registered?

N298 EKA is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N298 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 EKA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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