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P505 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,119 mi
Last recorded129,119 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 129,119 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,119 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 124,787 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 124,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 121,189 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition,

Pass 25 Sep 2009 118,068 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 118,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 113,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 108,524 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 May 2006 104,537 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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P505 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P505 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 P505 APF registered?

P505 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P505 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 APF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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