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P242 OSX

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,149 mi
Last recorded121,149 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 OSX
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,149 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 121,149 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,087 miles

hand brake past but could be better

Pass 2 Apr 2010 91,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,072 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,982 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,823 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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P242 OSX 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 P242 OSX, 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 P242 OSX registered?

P242 OSX is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P242 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 OSX 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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