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L9 JTL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,849 mi
Last recorded165,849 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JTL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 165,849 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 165,815 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 163,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 161,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 161,107 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 157,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 154,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 151,079 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Mar 2012 147,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 143,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 139,174 miles

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

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

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

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

advise child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

advise front and rear coil springs very rusty

advise front brake pads look low

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes perished

advise oil leak from n/s gearbox output shaft oil seal

advise oily around power steering pump area

advise slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Fail 2 Mar 2010 139,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres perished and split on inner edges advise replacement !

advise child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

advise front and rear coil springs very rusty

advise front brake pads look low

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes perished

advise n/s/r tyre perished

advise oil leak from n/s gearbox output shaft oil seal

advise oily around power steering pump area

advise slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Mar 2009 133,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 132,235 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 123,728 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres perrished

high level stop light not working

third row of seats removed at time of test unable to check seat belts

Pass 6 Dec 2005 116,068 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 116,068 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L9 JTL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey 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 L9 JTL, 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 L9 JTL registered?

L9 JTL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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