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P291 PRE

1996 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,556 mi
Last recorded70,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 PRE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and mis-shaped

o/s rear door damaged but still opens and closes

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,544 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s, inner sill/rear wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and mis-shaped

o/s rear door damaged but still opens and closes

Pass 7 May 2015 69,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,892 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,136 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,782 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 65,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,012 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 58,901 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2009 58,848 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,561 miles

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

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

some steel brake pipes corrodded towards rear of underside

squeaking noise from rear brakes when brake pedal is pressed on and of

Pass 2 May 2006 48,156 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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P291 PRE is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P291 PRE, 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 P291 PRE registered?

P291 PRE is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P291 PRE safe to buy?

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