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P512 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,158 mi
Last recorded152,158 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 152,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 152,158 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 146,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 144,378 miles

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

co slow

slight play in steering rack

wish bone rear bushes aged

Fail 19 Mar 2010 144,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

co slow

slight play in steering rack

wish bone rear bushes aged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 135,464 miles

rear tyres 2mm on edges

slight play in steering rack

wish bone bushes aged

Fail 19 Mar 2009 135,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres 2mm on edges

slight play in steering rack

wish bone bushes aged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 129,565 miles

front brake discs scruffy pads poss low

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2008 129,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs scruffy pads poss low

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,328 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2006 107,722 miles

o/s/f tyre ageing, inner edge on limit †brake discs scruffy †outer cv boots light cracks

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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P512 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P512 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 P512 APF registered?

P512 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P512 APF safe to buy?

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