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P509 RNB

2003 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,381 mi
Last recorded265,381 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Ipsum100,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 RNB
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 265,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 261,353 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 261,348 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 252,755 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in underseal making hard to inspect

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2013 252,753 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in underseal making hard to inspect

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,242 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs slight corrosion ??

sill covers not allow full inspection ???

Pass 14 Oct 2010 143,568 miles

both rear tyres have worn edges

front discs very poor condition

nsf tyre low

very slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2010 143,568 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres have worn edges

front discs very poor condition

nsf tyre low

very slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 139,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 134,657 miles

front tyres low on edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted /unable to fully inspect outer sills/

Fail 6 Nov 2009 134,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres low on edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted /unable to fully inspect outer sills/

signes of inner cat bean removed

Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,653 miles

UNABLE TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED

Fail 28 Oct 2008 127,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNABLE TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED

Pass 8 Oct 2007 120,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 103,794 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P509 RNB is a 2003 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 100,886 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 P509 RNB, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P509 RNB is a 2003 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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