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P318 NLA

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,827 mi
Last recorded200,827 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 200,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 178,301 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 177,807 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 154,691 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 131,169 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 131,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 100,767 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,353 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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P318 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P318 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 P318 NLA registered?

P318 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P318 NLA safe to buy?

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