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P959 PLX

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

265,450 mi
Last recorded265,450 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 PLX
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 265,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 265,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 253,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 253,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 242,325 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 242,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 233,713 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 233,691 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 216,371 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 216,353 miles

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

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

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

check tracking to front wheels

Pass 20 Aug 2013 196,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 185,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 170,071 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 161,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 148,786 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 148,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,245 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 124,595 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 124,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 105,501 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 105,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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P959 PLX is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P959 PLX, 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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P959 PLX is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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