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P197 PYB

1996 Toyota Verso

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,598 mi
Last recorded127,598 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 PYB
MakeToyota
ModelVerso
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 127,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,713 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 124,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,740 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 119,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 111,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,108 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 99,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Verso?

Based on 391,599 MOT tests across 31,766 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
7,126
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
31,766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,218
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,025
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P197 PYB is a 1996 Toyota Verso in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Toyota Verso fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P197 PYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Verso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Verso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P197 PYB registered?

P197 PYB is a 1996 Toyota Verso, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P197 PYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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