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P196 UGW

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 UGW
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 134,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 130,034 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 130,034 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,808 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 122,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 110,282 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,357 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,873 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 92,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,112 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 80,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,602 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 69,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear 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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P196 UGW is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P196 UGW, 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 P196 UGW registered?

P196 UGW is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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