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R72 FPN

1998 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,546 mi
Last recorded75,546 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Paseo78,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,546 miles

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

tyre now in spare has tread worn below the legal limit

Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,546 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split at end

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,400 miles

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

rear service brake test shows some imbalance

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,283 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 55,283 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R72 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R72 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R72 FPN registered?

R72 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R72 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 FPN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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