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P430 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,211 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 97,343 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 97,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 85,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 85,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 80,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,309 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 78,278 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2011 77,051 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 77,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 74,530 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 May 2009 71,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 71,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 70,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 10 May 2007 68,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 65,055 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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P430 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P430 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 P430 APF registered?

P430 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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