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R279 BLC

1997 Toyota Ipsum

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Ipsum102,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 BLC
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,405 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,359 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,845 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,963 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 135,851 miles

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

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

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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R279 BLC is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R279 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 R279 BLC registered?

R279 BLC is a 1997 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R279 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 BLC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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