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P284 SWC

2008 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,759 mi
Last recorded212,759 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Ipsum90,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 212,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 208,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 208,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 201,106 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 201,106 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 188,570 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split in tread no cords showing

Fail 13 Apr 2019 188,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre split in tread no cords showing

Pass 3 Apr 2018 180,831 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewalls starting to crack but showing no ply or cord

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 174,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 167,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 167,098 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 167,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 159,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 158,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 155,502 miles

offside front brake pads low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2012 147,466 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight play in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Pass 14 May 2012 147,466 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight play in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Pass 9 Jun 2011 135,921 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracking both sides

both lower arm back bushes slightly cracking both sides

front exhaust rubber slightly cracking

slight inner rack play off side front

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2011 135,866 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake hoses slightly cracking both sides

both lower arm back bushes slightly cracking both sides

front exhaust rubber slightly cracking

slight inner rack play off side front

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,932 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2009 116,031 miles

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2008 100,589 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
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P284 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,765 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 P284 SWC, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P284 SWC registered?

P284 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is P284 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 SWC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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