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BNZ 4685

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,123 mi
Last recorded220,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4685
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 220,123 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 220,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2010 192,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hi/level brake light inop

locking temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 192,973 miles

hi/level brake light inop

locking temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 173,966 miles

temp locking cap fitted

bad engine oil leaks

boot lock sticking

heat shield rattling exhaust

Fail 13 Jan 2009 173,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad engine oil leaks

boot lock sticking

heat shield rattling exhaust

temp locking cap fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2007 153,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 138,715 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 138,080 miles

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

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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BNZ 4685 is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 121,984 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 BNZ 4685, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 4685 registered?

BNZ 4685 is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is BNZ 4685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 4685 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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