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P165 VFR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,284 mi
Last recorded169,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 169,284 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 169,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 156,470 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 156,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 147,642 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 147,642 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 138,808 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 138,808 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 129,002 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 109,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 109,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 100,706 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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P165 VFR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P165 VFR, 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 P165 VFR registered?

P165 VFR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P165 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 VFR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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