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P296 UFM

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,982 mi
Last recorded91,982 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 UFM
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

seats in boot not checked

slight corrosion on fuel pipes and tank

unable to see pads

Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,534 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

seats in boot not checked

slight corrosion on fuel pipes and tank

unable to see pads

Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,829 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 69,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,716 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 52,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,818 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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P296 UFM is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P296 UFM, 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 P296 UFM registered?

P296 UFM is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P296 UFM safe to buy?

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