MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear tyres inner edges worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded And both centre upper to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear inner sill corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both rear tyres inner edges worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded And both centre upper to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear inner sill corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside and Nearside rear inner sills corroded
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare wheel tyre defective
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to cat (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside wiper rubber split
Offside and Nearside rear inner sills corroded
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare wheel tyre defective
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general underside corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general underside corrosion
offside rear brake lower effort
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres perished
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both rear tyres perished
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyes worn smooth on inner edge
Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust leak at manifold
exhaust leak at manifold
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P209 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P209 TGK, 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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P209 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 February 1997.
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