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P138 OKN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,389 mi
Last recorded137,389 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 OKN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 137,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 134,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 132,714 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 132,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 130,334 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 130,334 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 130,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear stop light high level not working !!

Pass 22 Jul 2005 110,388 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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P138 OKN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P138 OKN, 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 P138 OKN registered?

P138 OKN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is P138 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 OKN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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