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P561 HVN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 HVN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 100,969 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section deteorating and (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,213 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section deteorating and (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 99,001 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,012 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,851 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 89,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

the nearside rear footbrake is slightly lazy and would benefit from further attention

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,013 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 85,013 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,627 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,374 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

slight deteration of o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls

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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P561 HVN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P561 HVN, 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 P561 HVN registered?

P561 HVN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P561 HVN safe to buy?

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