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P305 KBC

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,146 mi
Last recorded183,146 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 KBC
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 183,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 144,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 144,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

centre brake light not in use

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,781 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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P305 KBC is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P305 KBC, 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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P305 KBC is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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