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P129 OLL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,631 mi
Last recorded74,631 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 OLL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,631 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under side of car showing sign of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under side of car showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,504 miles

under side of car showing signs corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,664 miles

under side of car showing signs of corrossion

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under side of car showing signs of corrossion

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,642 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under side of car showing signs of corrossion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,980 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)

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 17 Mar 2015 61,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,005 miles

air bag light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,300 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,915 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,084 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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P129 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P129 OLL, 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 P129 OLL registered?

P129 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P129 OLL safe to buy?

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