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N542 JHK

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,001 mi
Last recorded156,001 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 JHK
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 156,001 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 149,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 139,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 131,939 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 131,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 123,493 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 123,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 114,431 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 114,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 106,116 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 106,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 96,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2012 96,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 87,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 79,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,667 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 53,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 53,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,674 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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N542 JHK is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N542 JHK, 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 N542 JHK registered?

N542 JHK is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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