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P293 CPB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,826 mi
Last recorded201,826 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 CPB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 201,826 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 180,341 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 171,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 158,569 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 24 Sep 2008 146,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 133,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 120,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 108,095 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 108,095 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,311 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 95,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,416 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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P293 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P293 CPB, 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 P293 CPB registered?

P293 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P293 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 CPB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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