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R986 UAU

1997 Toyota Paseo

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 UAU
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,029 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 96,277 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,323 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 78,247 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R986 UAU is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R986 UAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R986 UAU registered?

R986 UAU is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R986 UAU safe to buy?

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