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P794 APC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

222,470 mi
Last recorded222,470 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 222,470 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 222,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 210,093 miles

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

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 188,320 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 188,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 162,452 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 162,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 136,628 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 136,627 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,755 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,751 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 89,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P794 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P794 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 P794 APC registered?

P794 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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