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P421 TMY

1997 Toyota Paseo

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,851 mi
Last recorded152,851 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 TMY
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 152,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 144,917 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 144,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 137,940 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 137,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2010 128,373 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)

Pass 12 May 2010 128,373 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 118,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,003 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 110,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,467 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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P421 TMY 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 58.3%.

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 P421 TMY, 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 P421 TMY registered?

P421 TMY is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P421 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P421 TMY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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