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P954 YPN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,703 mi
Last recorded195,703 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 YPN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 195,703 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper condition

Pass 30 May 2013 184,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust condition

Fail 30 May 2013 184,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust condition

Pass 12 May 2012 170,138 miles

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

front exhaust joint condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 May 2011 157,527 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 142,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 132,450 miles

N/S/FRONT BUMP STOP BROKEN

N/S/REAR AXLE MOUNT SLIGHTY CRACKED (NO PLAY)

O/S/FRONT BUMP STOP BROKEN

O/S/REAR AXLE SLIGHTY CRACKING (NO PLAY)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2009 132,450 miles

N/S/FRONT BUMP STOP BROKEN

N/S/REAR AXLE MOUNT SLIGHTY CRACKED (NO PLAY)

O/S/FRONT BUMP STOP BROKEN

O/S/REAR AXLE SLIGHTY CRACKING (NO PLAY)

Offside Front Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 123,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 123,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 113,078 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 98,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 88,017 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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P954 YPN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P954 YPN, 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 P954 YPN registered?

P954 YPN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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