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P697 APC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,489 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,688 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear axle bush slightly worn

Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,688 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear axle bush slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,673 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,348 miles

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

offside front inner steering arm has play at its fixings

Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 37,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,925 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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P697 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P697 APC, 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 P697 APC registered?

P697 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P697 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P697 APC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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