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P78 DNP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 DNP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 161,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2014 161,315 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 156,878 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2013 156,878 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 153,026 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 151,515 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2011 150,068 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 140,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 140,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,702 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 76,030 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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P78 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P78 DNP, 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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P78 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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