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R253 ADP

1997 Toyota Ipsum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,104 mi
Last recorded184,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Ipsum102,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 ADP
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 184,104 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 155,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 142,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,962 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 97,825 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

both sides inner c.v gaiter are split

front no. plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 May 2009 76,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,176 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,147 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,698 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 59,696 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R253 ADP is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R253 ADP, 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 R253 ADP registered?

R253 ADP is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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