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N13 BOY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,038 mi
Last recorded108,038 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 BOY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,072 miles

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

car wet due to wet conditions

rear exhaust box outer layer rusted,but no leak.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,856 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,921 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 23 Apr 2008 70,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,022 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 62,022 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?

Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,720
position lamp(s) not working 4,298
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,030
Registration plate lamp not working 3,885
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,164
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N13 BOY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Picnic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N13 BOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Picnic typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N13 BOY registered?

N13 BOY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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