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P218 SUL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,359 mi
Last recorded101,359 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 SUL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 101,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,619 miles

unable to view front and rear pads

Pass 8 May 2019 98,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,003 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 94,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 86,213 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 83,319 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 83,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,322 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 73,547 miles

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

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 5 May 2010 73,532 miles

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

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

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 7 May 2009 70,048 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres well worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2008 66,517 miles

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

both rear tyres well worn on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2008 66,517 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres well worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2007 63,816 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2006 61,361 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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P218 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 81%.

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 P218 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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P218 SUL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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