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P161 NKN

1997 Toyota Paseo

Yellow Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,700 mi
Last recorded88,700 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 NKN
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front break disc both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front break disc both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,137 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 86,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 83,583 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 83,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,494 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,247 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,666 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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P161 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Yellow with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P161 NKN, 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 P161 NKN registered?

P161 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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