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P161 RNF

1996 Toyota Paseo

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 RNF
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner upper spring mounts (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust mounts corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody & chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 132,328 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 132,328 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion inner rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,649 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 127,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 123,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 119,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 113,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 107,048 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,048 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

play in o/s + n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,926 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2007 97,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2007 97,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,397 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 90,700 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2005 90,700 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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P161 RNF is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 91,716 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 P161 RNF, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P161 RNF registered?

P161 RNF is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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