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N702 JEV

1996 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,246 mi
Last recorded169,246 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN702 JEV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 169,246 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 169,236 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 161,086 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 160,851 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 152,523 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 143,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 143,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Mar 2010 136,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 127,991 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 127,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 117,325 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 117,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 108,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2007 108,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,548 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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N702 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N702 JEV, 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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N702 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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