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P996 LPU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,007 mi
Last recorded165,007 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 LPU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 165,007 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 165,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 154,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 154,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,634 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,378 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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P996 LPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P996 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 P996 LPU registered?

P996 LPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P996 LPU safe to buy?

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