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R938 NCW

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,420 mi
Last recorded10,420 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 NCW
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,420 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 10,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 95,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 95,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 92,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,517 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 87,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,118 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,113 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 63,130 miles

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

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

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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R938 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R938 NCW, 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 R938 NCW registered?

R938 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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