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P169 LJN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 LJN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,023 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 120,017 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 143,207 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 143,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/14 89h firestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 139,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 134,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 134,048 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 118,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,758 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,043 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 113,043 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,195 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,767 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 90,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust shows corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side rear tyre perished.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are starting to perish.

off side front service brake shows run-out.

off side front tyre shows uneven wear.

rear axel off and near side mounting buhs's show deterioration.

rear registration plate shows slight backing lift.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 83,350 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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P169 LJN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P169 LJN, 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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P169 LJN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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