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P173 LNV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,081 mi
Last recorded132,081 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 LNV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 132,081 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 132,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,902 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 127,396 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,700 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 122,744 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 119,612 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 119,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 103,449 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,182 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

back seats have been removed unable to check belts or seats

damage to outer sidewalls in offside front and both rear tyres

nearside front hub cap missing from wheel

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P173 LNV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P173 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P173 LNV registered?

P173 LNV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P173 LNV safe to buy?

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