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P425 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,020 mi
Last recorded132,020 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 132,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

sills corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 131,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 115,181 miles

condition of front brake disc.

both front tyres uneven wear.

nearside front outer cv boot perishing.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 72,176 miles

Advise both rear axle bushes splitttin

Advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2007 66,778 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear

Front brake imbalance borderline at 24%

Pass 10 May 2006 60,651 miles

condition of rear suspension main bushes.

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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P425 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P425 APF, 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 P425 APF registered?

P425 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P425 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 APF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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