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R839 SER

1998 Toyota Paseo

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,099 mi
Last recorded137,099 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Paseo78,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 SER
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 137,099 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear exhaust slight leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 113,127 miles

Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s inner rack joimt

Pass 5 Feb 2011 100,769 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 100,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 92,707 miles

Brake fluid low

Front C/V boots deteriorated

Front brake pads worn low

Near side front brake disc corroded and worn

Off side front anti roll bar fixing bolt has some accident damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 92,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake fluid low

Front C/V boots deteriorated

Front brake pads worn low

Near side front brake disc corroded and worn

Off side front anti roll bar fixing bolt has some accident damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,301 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes cracking and splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,500 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 75,500 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 70,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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R839 SER is a 1998 Toyota Paseo in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R839 SER, 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 R839 SER registered?

R839 SER is a 1998 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R839 SER safe to buy?

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