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P144 SEU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,621 mi
Last recorded186,621 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 SEU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 186,621 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 186,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lambda on limit

Pass 27 Aug 2021 173,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2021 173,713 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2020 164,341 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp beam converters fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2020 161,335 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 154,953 miles

Emissions slow to reach criteria

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 152,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 149,273 miles

Both front tyres wearing centres

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Offside front anti roll bar link bent

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 145,219 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Front brakes noisy

Offside front anti roll bar link appears slight bent

Pass 26 Jan 2016 140,980 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,871 miles

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

both rear tyres wearing near limit

Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,522 miles

'Rattle' from nearside front - no fault found

emissions high and just within tolerances at fast idle speeds

nearside front lower suspension balljoint gaiter leaking

nearside front tyre pressure appears low

nearside rear outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded and minor leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 131,153 miles

emissions fluctuating

front shock absorber gaiters loose

nearside rear outer sill damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded and minor leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,060 miles

front shock absorbers dust covers loose

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,244 miles

'Squeal' from front brakes

both front tyres badly worn edges - suggest replace

exhaust system corroding

rear tyres wearing edges

unable to see brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 120,744 miles

oil leak

unable to se brake pads due to whell and trim design

Pass 28 Jan 2009 115,997 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 111,273 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 111,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 111,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 103,593 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 103,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P144 SEU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P144 SEU, 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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P144 SEU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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