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P709 APC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,043 mi
Last recorded112,043 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 112,043 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 112,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 103,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 92,416 miles

stonechips in front windscreen

both front outer cv boots cracking

oil leaks

rear exhaust section heavly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2005 84,507 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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P709 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P709 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 P709 APC registered?

P709 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P709 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 APC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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