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P534 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 176,072 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes slightly split but no play

oil contamination source of leak not found

Fail 16 Jun 2011 176,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wishbone bushes slightly split but no play

oil contamination source of leak not found

Pass 6 Jul 2010 165,461 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 165,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,679 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 132,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 99,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 81,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,398 miles

front windsreen slightly cracked outside zone b

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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P534 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White 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 P534 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 P534 APF registered?

P534 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P534 APF safe to buy?

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