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P109 LAB

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,860 mi
Last recorded159,860 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 LAB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 159,860 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 159,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 158,446 miles

front brakes require attention as just met the reqirements

Pass 25 Jan 2012 154,527 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 154,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 151,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 148,702 miles

corrosion underfloor front to rear

slight coorrosion on springs

slight corosion on brak epipes

Pass 24 Jan 2009 145,709 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle bushs started to wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2008 140,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 136,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 129,914 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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P109 LAB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P109 LAB, 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 P109 LAB registered?

P109 LAB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P109 LAB safe to buy?

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