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P185 SLG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,495 mi
Last recorded200,495 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 200,495 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 200,495 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 196,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 189,710 miles

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

unable to check rear seats and belts. rear seats are missing

Fail 16 May 2016 189,710 miles

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

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

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

unable to check rear seats and belts. rear seats are missing

Pass 22 May 2015 181,916 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as seats are missing

Pass 19 May 2014 175,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 May 2013 167,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 159,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 151,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 141,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 133,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 123,978 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 114,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 106,945 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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P185 SLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P185 SLG, 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 P185 SLG registered?

P185 SLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P185 SLG safe to buy?

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