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P194 YFE

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,867 mi
Last recorded140,867 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 YFE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,867 miles

Oil leak

high visibility stop light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2014 140,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

high visibility stop light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2013 134,498 miles

Oil leak

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

centre section of exhaust hanging low but secure

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 127,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,627 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 120,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 113,272 miles

Engine is missfiring

Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,394 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 105,394 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 98,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 92,033 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 85,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 85,809 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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P194 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P194 YFE, 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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P194 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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