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P179 APC

1996 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,025 mi
Last recorded160,025 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 160,025 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 160,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 158,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 158,216 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 156,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 142,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 136,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 136,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 129,878 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall worn and cracked but not exposing the cords

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

OSF tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

OSR bumper damaged and cracked but not causing any sharp edges to petrude out of the vehicle or harm others.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 122,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 112,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 104,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 93,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,355 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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P179 APC is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P179 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 P179 APC registered?

P179 APC is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P179 APC safe to buy?

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