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P868 NLM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 NLM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 130,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,043 miles

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

n/s front tyre is very worn and is cut on sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2009 122,043 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre is very worn and is cut on sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,025 miles

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

Oil leak

judder on n/s rear brake

rear suspension arm bush is splite

Pass 23 Nov 2007 114,548 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes are split

Fail 23 Nov 2007 114,548 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes are split

Pass 6 Nov 2006 110,430 miles

n/s front tyre is worn to the legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2005 104,413 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 104,412 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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P868 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P868 NLM, 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 P868 NLM registered?

P868 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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