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R84 LSC

1997 Toyota Paseo

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,168 mi
Last recorded68,168 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 LSC
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,063 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 17 Dec 2024 67,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2023 58,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle starting corrode. Both sills at rear getting soft. Both front lower arms starting to corrode. Both front brake back plates corroded. Both front chassis legs at wishbone mountings starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 56,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle starting corrode. Both sills at rear getting soft. Both front lower arms starting to corrode. Both front brake back plates corroded. Both front chassis legs at wishbone mountings starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,365 miles

Both Lower front suspension arms starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,170 miles

Both front brake disc back plates badly corroded.

Both headlamp lenses defused

Front and rear suspension starting to corrode.

General under body corrosion starting.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 55,170 miles

Both front brake disc back plates badly corroded.

Both headlamp lenses defused

Front and rear suspension starting to corrode.

General under body corrosion starting.

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm starting to corrode.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm starting to corrode.

Under body starting too corrode.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,228 miles

Headlamp lenses defused.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,839 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,577 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,986 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,402 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 29,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R84 LSC is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R84 LSC, 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 R84 LSC registered?

R84 LSC is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R84 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 LSC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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