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P936 LYC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

174,441 mi
Last recorded174,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 LYC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 174,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inside edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion .

Pass 30 Jun 2023 173,406 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 173,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 172,781 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 172,779 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 171,623 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 171,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 171,213 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 169,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 169,909 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 167,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 165,272 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 165,272 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 161,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 161,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 157,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 153,200 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 153,200 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 73,423 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 142,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 137,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 132,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 127,610 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 127,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 121,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 113,081 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,201 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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P936 LYC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P936 LYC, 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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P936 LYC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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