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P116 SMY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,137 mi
Last recorded121,137 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 SMY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,137 miles

rear exhusrt box corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhusrt box corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,451 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,131 miles

rear number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 89,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,826 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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P116 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P116 SMY, 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 P116 SMY registered?

P116 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P116 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 SMY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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