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P208 APC

1996 Toyota Paseo

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,713 mi
Last recorded128,713 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Paseo91,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 128,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside headlamp has a slightly diffused beam image.

offside and nearside outer driveshaft gators perished.

Fail 25 May 2011 128,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads wearing thin.

nearside headlamp has a slightly diffused beam image.

offside and nearside outer driveshaft gators perished.

Pass 14 May 2010 112,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 112,157 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 122,540 miles

Both front shock absorber covers broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system attatched with alternative mounting due original being broken

Fail 5 May 2009 122,540 miles

Both front shock absorber covers broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system attatched with alternative mounting due original being broken

Pass 9 May 2008 120,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 115,203 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 113,720 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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P208 APC is a 1996 Toyota Paseo in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P208 APC, 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 P208 APC registered?

P208 APC is a 1996 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P208 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 APC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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