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P272 YHG

1996 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,616 mi
Last recorded172,616 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 YHG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 172,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 172,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 160,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 160,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 140,318 miles

2 rear passenger seats removed, belts not tested

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 140,318 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

2 rear passenger seats removed, belts not tested

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 127,307 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 113,905 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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P272 YHG is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P272 YHG, 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 P272 YHG registered?

P272 YHG is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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