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P128 YJR

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,695 mi
Last recorded145,695 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 YJR
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 145,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 145,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 135,398 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 128,144 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,011 miles

Slight blow in rear exhaust joint!

Pass 3 Oct 2011 118,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 118,301 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 101,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,176 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 86,176 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,301 miles

slight front brake imbalance, but within limits

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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P128 YJR is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,985 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 P128 YJR, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P128 YJR registered?

P128 YJR is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P128 YJR safe to buy?

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