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P198 PFM

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 PFM
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 107,735 miles

Engine oil leak

Front coil springs corroded

Front exhaust blowing slightly

Fuel tank stained and corroded

Radiator deteriorated

Rear inner sills corroded

Spare flat

Fail 4 Mar 2010 107,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front coil springs corroded

Front exhaust blowing slightly

Fuel tank stained and corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator deteriorated

Rear inner sills corroded

Spare flat

Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,402 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,583 miles

unable to asess condition of some steel brake pipes due to grease

Fail 19 Feb 2007 92,581 miles

Nearside Front 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)

unable to asess condition of steel brake pipes due to grease serv on test

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,655 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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P198 PFM is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P198 PFM, 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 P198 PFM registered?

P198 PFM is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P198 PFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 PFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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