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P451 NKP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

235,677 mi
Last recorded235,677 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 NKP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 235,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 231,433 miles

both front tyre's worn on edges

front exhaust heavily repaired

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 228,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily repaired (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wing's (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak

both front tyre's worn on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2017 228,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily repaired (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wing's (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak

both front tyre's worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 224,658 miles

Front exhaust heavily repaired

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside wing's (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 219,108 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front wiper split on ends

Pass 30 May 2014 213,367 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2013 209,946 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2012 207,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 202,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 199,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 195,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 190,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 175,325 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 169,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 157,132 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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P451 NKP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P451 NKP, 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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P451 NKP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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