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P429 NVM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,691 mi
Last recorded65,691 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 NVM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 65,691 miles

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2017 65,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in wall

Pass 7 May 2016 64,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,207 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r also n/s/f tyre walls are deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2013 59,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

slight water ingress rear reg

Pass 8 May 2012 57,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 49,729 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 46,596 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 43,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,948 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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P429 NVM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P429 NVM, 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 P429 NVM registered?

P429 NVM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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