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R61 FPN

1998 Toyota Paseo

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Paseo78,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,095 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen cracked outside the swept area

Fail 15 Jan 2015 89,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen cracked outside the swept area

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,130 miles

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

windscreen damaged but outside swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,927 miles

front brake discs getting corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded at rear

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,756 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,188 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 70,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,424 miles

Slight perishing and several cuts in tread area of n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2008 67,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight perishing and several cuts in tread area of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,534 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 64,470 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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,962 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R61 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R61 FPN, 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.

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R61 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R61 FPN safe to buy?

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