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P146 VFR

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2011 70,056 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,738 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,576 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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P146 VFR is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P146 VFR, 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 P146 VFR registered?

P146 VFR is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P146 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 VFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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