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Y197 VHJ

2012 Toyota Ipsum

Silver Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,078 mi
Last recorded64,078 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 VHJ
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres outer wall perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,688 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 46,688 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 41,622 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 36,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,667 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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Y197 VHJ is a 2012 Toyota Ipsum in Silver with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y197 VHJ, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y197 VHJ registered?

Y197 VHJ is a 2012 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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The MOT history for Y197 VHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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