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P213 SUL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

236,554 mi
Last recorded236,554 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 SUL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 236,554 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 236,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 220,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 220,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven 38% imbalanced (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 207,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 207,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 193,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 193,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Oct 2013 183,951 miles

Both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 183,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 167,726 miles

Both outer CV gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear axle mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 167,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both outer CV gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear axle mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 151,105 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 135,303 miles

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)

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

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

rear numberplate deteriated.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 135,303 miles

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)

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

rear numberplate deteriated.

Pass 11 May 2009 130,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 130,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 122,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2007 113,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 103,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 93,707 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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P213 SUL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P213 SUL, 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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P213 SUL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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