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P442 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 131,413 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND SCORED SLIGHTLY AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 27 May 2009 131,394 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND SCORED SLIGHTLY AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 31 May 2008 116,187 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,657 miles

the advisory defects from original test number 193623777018 still apply

Fail 14 Mar 2007 97,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 79,569 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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P442 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P442 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 P442 APF registered?

P442 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P442 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 APF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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