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R931 BWO

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,218 mi
Last recorded131,218 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 BWO
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,218 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 131,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 126,885 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 126,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 120,318 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 112,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,845 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 111,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 111,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 107,810 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2006 104,145 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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R931 BWO is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,985 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 R931 BWO, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R931 BWO registered?

R931 BWO is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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The MOT history for R931 BWO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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