Toyota Paseo
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 507 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
507
Best Year
1997 (79%)
Years Covered
2
How reliable is the Toyota Paseo?
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About the Toyota Paseo
The Toyota Paseo has been tested 507 times in 2024 MOT data across 2 model years (1996 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 184 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 76%. With just a 3 point spread, the Paseo is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 103,809 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 104,151 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Paseo is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
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