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160D716

1997 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,793 mi
Last recorded146,793 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Ipsum102,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D716
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 146,793 miles

C.O. level high/cat slow in operation

engine and gearbox leaking oil

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes worn and splitting

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,548 miles

C.O. level high

engine leaking oil

front brake hoses slightly perished

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge and has nail in tread

Fail 8 Dec 2009 126,548 miles

C.O. level high

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine leaking oil

front brake hoses slightly perished

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge and has nail in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2008 107,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 106,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake pads worn very low

n/s and o/s outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arms inner rear bushes perished and worn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,455 miles

both outer c.v. gaiters worn

catalytic converter slow

Fail 21 Sep 2006 62,455 miles

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

both outer c.v. gaiters worn

Fail 27 Sep 2005 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all tyres sidewalls signs of perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,774 miles

all tyres sidewalls signs of perishing

How Reliable is the Toyota Ipsum?

Based on 4,018 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,666
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 119
position lamp(s) not working 102
Stop lamp not working 84
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160D716 is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 102,903 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 Ipsum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160D716, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Ipsum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 160D716 registered?

160D716 is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is 160D716 safe to buy?

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