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R217 BLC

1997 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,677 mi
Last recorded123,677 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Ipsum102,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 BLC
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,677 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 118,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 113,286 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 105,761 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 100,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 93,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 87,192 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 87,192 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R217 BLC is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R217 BLC, 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 R217 BLC registered?

R217 BLC is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R217 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 BLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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