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P782 APC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,679 mi
Last recorded140,679 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 140,679 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Unable to fully inspect rear seats/seatbelts.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 136,176 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Both rear springs corroded.

Rear seats removed.

Unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to grease applied.

Pass 31 May 2012 128,948 miles

Unable to fully inspect seatbelts due to seats folded down.

Fail 30 May 2012 128,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Unable to fully inspect seatbelts due to seats folded down.

Pass 5 May 2011 124,442 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 119,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 100,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,848 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 90,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 82,306 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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P782 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P782 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 P782 APC registered?

P782 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P782 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P782 APC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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