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P181 OFA

1997 Toyota Paseo

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,724 mi
Last recorded80,724 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 OFA
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 78,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2012 72,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 65,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,437 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,540 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P181 OFA is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P181 OFA, 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 P181 OFA registered?

P181 OFA is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P181 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 OFA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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