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P188 LNV

1997 Toyota Paseo

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,149 mi
Last recorded160,149 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 LNV
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,149 miles

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 160,140 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 156,238 miles

brake pedal is slightly low but rbt readings are ok

n/s/r tyre is slightly perrished

sills are slightly soft but ok with cat tool

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2013 156,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake pedal is slightly low but rbt readings are ok

n/s/r tyre is slightly perrished

sills are slightly soft but ok with cat tool

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 142,176 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion some brake pipes

surface corrosion various parts of underbodfy and components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 126,992 miles

front wiper worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 126,992 miles

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

front wiper worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,080 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 112,824 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,480 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 98,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,470 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,694 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 67,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P188 LNV is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Red 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 P188 LNV, 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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P188 LNV is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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