MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
tow bar electric plug insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
adwised to change front discs and pads
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
battery insecure
sidewall perished on n/s/r tyre
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?
Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P170 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 P170 YVL, 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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P170 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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