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R68 FPN

1998 Toyota Paseo

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,634 mi
Last recorded75,634 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Paseo78,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

deterioration to inner surfaces of front brake discs

Fail 21 Dec 2010 72,368 miles

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

both front drop link bushes perishing

catalyst weak

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,368 miles

both front drop link bushes perishing

catalyst weak

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 30 Mar 2009 60,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,135 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 58,024 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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R68 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R68 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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What year was R68 FPN registered?

R68 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R68 FPN safe to buy?

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