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P41 NLN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,763 mi
Last recorded172,763 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 172,763 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2013 172,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 163,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 154,191 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 154,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 143,158 miles

Exhaust emissions on limits

Pass 8 May 2009 140,502 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 140,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 137,358 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 137,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 131,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 123,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 113,339 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 113,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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P41 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P41 NLN, 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 P41 NLN registered?

P41 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P41 NLN safe to buy?

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