CarVerify

Free Car Check

R355 KAR

1998 Toyota Ipsum

Black Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Ipsum82,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 88,624 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 82,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 78,328 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 73,180 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,835 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,190 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,940 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 56,940 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,252 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,252 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,865 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,809 miles

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
Full Toyota Ipsum reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R355 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Ipsum in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 82,144 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 R355 KAR, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R355 KAR?

You can check the full history of R355 KAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R355 KAR registered?

R355 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is R355 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 KAR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R355 KAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R355 KAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.