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P174 YVL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 119,523 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 115,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 115,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 110,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 110,289 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 105,564 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 99,154 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 99,154 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P174 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P174 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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What year was P174 YVL registered?

P174 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is P174 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 YVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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