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P720 APC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,536 mi
Last recorded59,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,452 miles

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2015 56,452 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 51,268 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 51,168 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,518 miles

both lower arm ball joint covers wet

slight cut nsf tyre

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2012 43,347 miles

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 19 May 2012 43,347 miles

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

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 2 May 2011 37,790 miles

Advise:both rear tyres splitting/perishing badly

Advise:slight corrosion to majority of vehicle components underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 37,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2009 37,695 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 37,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,599 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,137 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,898 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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P720 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P720 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 P720 APC registered?

P720 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P720 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 APC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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