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P96 RYK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,080 mi
Last recorded199,080 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 RYK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 199,080 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 191,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 191,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 183,196 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 174,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 169,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 161,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 151,307 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 140,438 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 139,870 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 131,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 131,839 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 122,717 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 122,705 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 116,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 109,708 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P96 RYK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P96 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P96 RYK registered?

P96 RYK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P96 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 RYK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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