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P849 APC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,120 mi
Last recorded162,120 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 APC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2015 162,120 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 150,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 141,744 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 133,704 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sump gasket leaking oil

Pass 26 Jan 2011 121,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,900 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 102,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 95,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P849 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P849 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P849 APC registered?

P849 APC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P849 APC safe to buy?

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