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P530 NKN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,202 mi
Last recorded142,202 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 NKN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 142,202 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 142,202 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 138,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine mounting weak

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and nail in tread

rear axle bushes very perished and split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 122,677 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

no 3rd row of seats fitted

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear axle bushes perished and split

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rails

slight play and knock in steering rack and dampness around rack

tempary mounting fitted on rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Jun 2010 109,128 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust slight blow and baffle noise

engine noise

offside front and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

offside rear[rear]seat not fitted

rear axle bushes perishing

scratch in windscreen offside

slight play and noise in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,109 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

nearside front and offside rear tyres on legal limit 1'6mm

offside rear[rear]seat belt webbing damaged

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 94,109 miles

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

centre exhaust slight blow

nearside front and offside rear tyres on legal limit 1'6mm

offside rear[rear]seat belt webbing damaged

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,335 miles

slight play in front lowerball joints, slight chaffing to nsr seat belt strap. headlamp aims just within set limits, engine oil leaks to rear of engine.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,581 miles

exhaustvery rusty in places, headlamp alignment just within set limits, front tyres well worn on inner edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,796 miles

exhaust rusty in places.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 58,920 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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P530 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P530 NKN, 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 P530 NKN registered?

P530 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P530 NKN safe to buy?

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