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P827 APC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 92,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,286 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack tie-rod.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,419 miles

One of two washer jets blocked offside.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear nearsidde seat folded seatbelt not tested

Fail 4 Mar 2009 79,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear nearsidde seat folded seatbelt not tested

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,394 miles

rear axle front bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,632 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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P827 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P827 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 P827 APC registered?

P827 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P827 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P827 APC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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