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P28 PRP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 PRP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,445 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre weathered

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,570 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 68,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,451 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 62,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,715 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 56,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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P28 PRP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P28 PRP, 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 P28 PRP registered?

P28 PRP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P28 PRP safe to buy?

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