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P729 RBK

1996 Toyota Ipsum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,370 mi
Last recorded238,370 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Ipsum121,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 RBK
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2010 238,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 238,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 221,672 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 221,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 208,659 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 208,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 188,254 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 188,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 179,776 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 173,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front wishbone bushes slightly splitting up

both rear axle bushes slightly splitting up

Pass 26 Jul 2007 150,544 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 121,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 82,896 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 82,896 miles

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

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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P729 RBK is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 121,984 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 P729 RBK, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P729 RBK registered?

P729 RBK is a 1996 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P729 RBK safe to buy?

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