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P643 PLY

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Maroon Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,234 mi
Last recorded181,234 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 181,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak slight

Pass 6 May 2010 168,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 168,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 155,386 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 155,386 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 May 2009 142,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 142,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 130,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 105,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 82,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 82,008 miles

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

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

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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P643 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Maroon with a 1,990cc 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 P643 PLY, 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 P643 PLY registered?

P643 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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