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P24 PRP

1997 Toyota Paseo

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

146,101 mi
Last recorded146,101 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 PRP
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 146,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fresh underseal to underbody

Pass 8 Aug 2024 146,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 8 Aug 2024 146,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 19 Jul 2023 145,854 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 145,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play /noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play /Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 145,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play /noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play /Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 143,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front side of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 143,946 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front side of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,572 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 135,039 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner flitch/panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,223 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 127,053 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 127,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,698 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,696 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ADVICE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL EDGES.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,778 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,918 miles

ADVICE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCES INNER EDGES PITTED.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,353 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 97,353 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 91,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 85,373 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 85,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2006 79,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 79,007 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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P24 PRP is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P24 PRP, 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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P24 PRP is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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