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P279 WFG

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 WFG
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,855 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 100,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2009 87,645 miles

Advise offside rear fog lens has been repaired with tape

Advise slight corroision to front and rear of underbody

Pass 18 Jul 2007 82,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,296 miles

slight deterioration to both index plates

Pass 1 Aug 2005 66,598 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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P279 WFG is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P279 WFG, 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 P279 WFG registered?

P279 WFG is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P279 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 WFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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