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P414 VUH

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,431 mi
Last recorded171,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 VUH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 171,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 164,370 miles

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

spare tyre has cords exposed

Pass 26 Jun 2009 161,927 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 161,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear indicator has sharp edges caused by damage, which may be dangerous to other road users.

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2008 160,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osr and nsr axel bushes perishing

Fail 7 May 2008 160,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osr and nsr axel bushes perishing

Pass 9 May 2007 157,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 157,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 150,533 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 150,532 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.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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P414 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P414 VUH, 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 P414 VUH registered?

P414 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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