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P288 NLA

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,078 mi
Last recorded192,078 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 192,078 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping from small pin holes

n/s/f tyre worn on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge amd perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

rear exhaust box blowing

rear number plate water damaged close to excess

Pass 1 May 2013 192,078 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping from small pin holes

n/s/f tyre worn on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge amd perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

rear exhaust box blowing

rear number plate water damaged close to excess

Pass 9 May 2012 90,145 miles

front brakes out of balance close to excess

o/s/r tyre perishing on inner sidewall

oil leak

rear brakes out of balance close to excess

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 155,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,968 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 25,968 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 119,237 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,694 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 57,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,434 miles

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

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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P288 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P288 NLA, 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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What year was P288 NLA registered?

P288 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 January 1997.

Is P288 NLA safe to buy?

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