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P985 LPU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,142 mi
Last recorded143,142 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 LPU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 143,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 143,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 135,309 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 135,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 127,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 120,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 113,662 miles

nearside rear tyre has two small cuts in tread area not quite deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 25 Jan 2011 113,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has two small cuts in tread area not quite deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,424 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 106,424 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)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

n/s/r tyre 6mm and o/s/r tyre 4mm

Fail 7 Feb 2009 100,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 100,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 95,413 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,115 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 90,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 85,420 miles

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

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

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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P985 LPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P985 LPU, 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 P985 LPU registered?

P985 LPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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