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N423 EWD

1996 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,367 mi
Last recorded232,367 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 EWD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 232,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 227,137 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 227,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 221,305 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 221,305 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 211,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 188,950 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 188,946 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 177,153 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 162,107 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 162,099 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 146,089 miles

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

Noted accident damage o/s/f

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,231 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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N423 EWD is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N423 EWD, 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 N423 EWD registered?

N423 EWD is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N423 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N423 EWD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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