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N203 OGH

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

227,314 mi
Last recorded227,314 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 OGH
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 227,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 227,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 225,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 225,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 222,482 miles

battery terminals loose

oil leak

spare tyre insecure under vehicle

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

alternator bolt loose

Fail 19 Jan 2017 222,482 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

alternator bolt loose

battery terminals loose

oil leak

spare tyre insecure under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2016 219,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering arm worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tape on rear number plate

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 219,136 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering arm worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tape on rear number plate

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 215,378 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 215,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 209,403 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 209,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 205,231 miles

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

airbag warning light stays on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 205,231 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

airbag warning light stays on

Fail 30 Jul 2011 201,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 201,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 190,541 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 179,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 179,373 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 162,377 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 162,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear number plate blemishing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 149,044 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 149,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N203 OGH is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N203 OGH, 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.

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N203 OGH is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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