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R377 CAU

1998 Toyota Paseo

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,665 mi
Last recorded60,665 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Paseo78,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,535 miles

under body covered in protective under seal

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,908 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,114 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 32,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Transmission Fluid leak.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,400 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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R377 CAU is a 1998 Toyota Paseo in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 78,165 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 R377 CAU, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R377 CAU registered?

R377 CAU is a 1998 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R377 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 CAU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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