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P186 APC

1996 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 126,274 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

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

vehicle structure and all suspension parts corroded Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 124,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 124,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing Stud broken (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyer slight worn

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

oil leak

vehicle structure and all suspension parts corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,516 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 115,655 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 112,252 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front wipers worn.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,252 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front wipers worn.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,416 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre slight bulge inside wall.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,416 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre slight bulge inside wall.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 103,400 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 103,400 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,725 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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P186 APC is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P186 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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P186 APC is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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