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N230 TDW

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,084 mi
Last recorded178,084 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 TDW
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 178,084 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak

rear bumper damaged&panel

Fail 9 Feb 2016 178,084 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

child seat fitted

oil leak

rear bumper damaged&panel

Pass 19 Jan 2015 171,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 163,192 miles

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

front wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Jan 2013 156,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 148,423 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 148,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 140,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 140,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009
Fail 29 Dec 2009

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 122,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 121,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 114,735 miles

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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N230 TDW is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N230 TDW, 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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What year was N230 TDW registered?

N230 TDW is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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