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P185 KCC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,074 mi
Last recorded132,074 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 KCC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

rear exhause lose

Fail 29 Oct 2013 132,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

rear exhause lose

Pass 11 Oct 2012 128,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 128,958 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 125,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 120,893 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 120,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,073 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 106,695 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded on edges

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm and cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2005 103,314 miles

nearside front shock absorber weak and damp

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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P185 KCC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P185 KCC, 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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P185 KCC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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