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P956 DNT

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,639 mi
Last recorded177,639 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 DNT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 177,639 miles

*** FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND DISCS CORRODED / WORN /LIPPED ***

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 177,639 miles

*** FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND DISCS CORRODED / WORN /LIPPED ***

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 177,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED==SMELL OF FUEL UNDER CAR==REAR BLADE SPLIT==REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES SPLIT==PADS LOW DISCS BADLY WORN==REAR TYRRES ;LOW

Pass 25 Nov 2010 163,120 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 163,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,005 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 137,005 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 115,711 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 115,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 101,089 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 101,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 94,418 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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P956 DNT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P956 DNT, 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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P956 DNT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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