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P304 HKR

1996 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,127 mi
Last recorded204,127 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 HKR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 204,127 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

both front side windows tinted

oil leaks at the back of engine and gearbox

Fail 9 Dec 2016 204,127 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front side windows tinted

oil leaks at the back of engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Dec 2015 194,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 182,100 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 182,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 168,438 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED/RUSTY

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 168,438 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED/RUSTY

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 152,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 137,919 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 127,702 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 115,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 115,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 104,074 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 103,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 94,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 87,396 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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P304 HKR is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P304 HKR, 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 P304 HKR registered?

P304 HKR is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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