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P261 ORW

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,738 mi
Last recorded99,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 ORW
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 99,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 111,222 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 111,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,228 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,900 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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P261 ORW 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 85.7%.

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 P261 ORW, 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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How do I check the history of P261 ORW?

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What year was P261 ORW registered?

P261 ORW is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P261 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 ORW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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