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N187 CAN

1996 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 CAN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 115,213 miles

Collision damage nearside outer sill

Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2011 115,206 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Collision damage nearside outer sill

Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,361 miles

Collision damage to nearside outer sill

Heavy oil leak from offside of engine unit

Fail 3 Mar 2010 108,258 miles

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

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

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

Collision damage to nearside outer sill

Heavy oil leak from offside of engine unit

Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,697 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 99,697 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 85,976 miles

Dent in nearside outer sill.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,976 miles

Dent in nearside outer sill.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,385 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,935 miles

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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N187 CAN is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 115,334 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 Picnic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N187 CAN, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N187 CAN registered?

N187 CAN is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N187 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 CAN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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