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P175 APC

1996 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 126,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 116,736 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 116,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 109,047 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Near side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2007 99,720 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition and slight leak

Slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2006 88,799 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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P175 APC is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P175 APC, 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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What year was P175 APC registered?

P175 APC is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P175 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 APC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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