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P445 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,169 mi
Last recorded136,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 136,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 130,906 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 130,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Spare tyre insecure.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 123,296 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,634 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 118,634 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 111,318 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 111,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 105,116 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 95,788 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit .

Pass 19 May 2006 86,763 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 86,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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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P445 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P445 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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P445 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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