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N480 PYJ

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,589 mi
Last recorded176,589 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 176,589 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 176,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 158,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 158,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 135,874 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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N480 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N480 PYJ, 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 N480 PYJ registered?

N480 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N480 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 PYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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