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N938 GAB

1996 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 GAB
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both lower arms corroded

front and rear springs corroded

under body corosion

Pass 2 May 2025 92,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 91,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2023 91,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 May 2022 91,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

general all over underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2022 91,450 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

general all over underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner and outer sills corroding but not excessive

osr shock absorber bust gaiter deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,464 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 88,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear cylinder pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

boot full of water

Fail 3 May 2017 88,806 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

boot full of water

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear cylinder pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2016 88,292 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 88,292 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 87,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 87,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2013 86,489 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 May 2013 86,489 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 84,409 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 83,100 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,973 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 77,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 75,063 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 75,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre side wall staring to crack

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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N938 GAB is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 N938 GAB, 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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N938 GAB is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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