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P133 PKL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 PKL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slight deterioated

off side front brakle disc slight worn out and corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,247 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slight deterioated

off side front brakle disc slight worn out and corroded and pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,262 miles

Headlamps appear to be set for left hand drive.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 49,587 miles

headlamps appear to be set for left hand drive

Pass 30 Dec 2005 45,650 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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P133 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P133 PKL, 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 P133 PKL registered?

P133 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P133 PKL safe to buy?

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