What year Toyota Paseo is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1997 Toyota Paseo has the highest pass rate at 71.4%, out of 611 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Toyota Paseo MOT failures?

The most common Toyota Paseo MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Toyota Paseo — Reliability by Year

2,286 vehicles · MOT data 1996–1997 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Toyota Paseo was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1997

71.4% pass rate · 611 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1996

70.7% pass rate · 1,675 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1997	71.4%	92,681 mi	611
1996	70.7%	92,771 mi	1,675

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