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P236 AJO

1996 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,279 mi
Last recorded181,279 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 AJO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 181,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and security poor (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear most bushes perishing

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 181,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and security poor (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear most bushes perishing

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 173,500 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 173,500 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 166,840 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 158,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 149,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack boots damp, ok for MOT as no obvious leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 149,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes have slight bind

both steering rack boots damp, ok for MOT as no obvious leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 141,397 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 141,393 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear axle bushes splitting/perishing

front brake discs pitting/worn

front offside wiper smears

nearside front tyre has several small cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 132,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,298 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2008 126,292 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2007 117,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 97,857 miles

Slight play in N/S/Front hub

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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P236 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P236 AJO, 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 P236 AJO registered?

P236 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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