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P291 GFC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,791 mi
Last recorded178,791 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 GFC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 178,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 177,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 172,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 162,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 154,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 143,686 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 127,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,810 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 94,802 miles

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

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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P291 GFC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P291 GFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P291 GFC registered?

P291 GFC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P291 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 GFC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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