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P842 PLY

1997 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,771 mi
Last recorded121,771 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Ipsum102,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 121,771 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 121,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 101,559 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,974 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2008 84,974 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P842 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 102,903 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 P842 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 29 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P842 PLY registered?

P842 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P842 PLY safe to buy?

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