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P551 APF

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 APF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 135,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 135,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 128,354 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

front to rear brake pipe corroded not excessive

rear exhaust box deteriorated. No leaks

seat belts very slow to retract

Fail 14 May 2011 124,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre stop lamp not working presenter advised disconnected

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight bind o/s front wheel

Pass 14 May 2011 124,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre stop lamp not working presenter advised disconnected

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight bind o/s front wheel

Fail 19 May 2010 120,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 120,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2009 116,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 6 May 2008 112,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 112,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 107,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 107,500 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 104,152 miles

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

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

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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P551 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P551 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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P551 APF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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