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N865 PFW

1996 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,501 mi
Last recorded122,501 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 PFW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,499 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,932 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 120,932 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 118,378 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 118,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,218 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 111,218 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,563 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 102,935 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 100,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 100,158 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,159 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,151 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,520 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 92,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,744 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 78,633 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 78,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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N865 PFW is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N865 PFW, 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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N865 PFW is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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