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P856 URO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,237 mi
Last recorded106,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 URO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 105,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,142 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade smear

Offside Rear seat unable to check

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade smear

Offside Rear seat unable to check

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

both front tyres inner worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,547 miles

both ront tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 788,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,808 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,989 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 59,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,860 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,339 miles

all four road tyres tread getting loe . play in nearside front wheel bearing . front brake pads low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,502 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2006 42,611 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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P856 URO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P856 URO, 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 P856 URO registered?

P856 URO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P856 URO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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