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P496 EOL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,131 mi
Last recorded175,131 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 EOL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 175,131 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 175,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 170,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 170,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 166,260 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 166,260 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 158,782 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 158,782 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 150,181 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 139,883 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 139,883 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,719 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 124,719 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 112,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,318 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,182 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,571 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 58,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,038 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,020 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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P496 EOL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P496 EOL, 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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P496 EOL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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