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P297 KMO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,712 mi
Last recorded158,712 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 KMO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 158,712 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SMALL BLOW CAT JOINT REAR BOX CORRODED

Fail 16 Oct 2024 158,712 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SMALL BLOW CAT JOINT REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2023 156,123 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 17 Oct 2022 151,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 142,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER /OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 135,625 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 129,768 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 1 May 2018 129,768 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,038 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER RACK JOINTS

Pass 12 May 2015 113,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,463 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,400 miles

r/o/s childseat fitted

Pass 2 May 2007 65,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,481 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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P297 KMO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P297 KMO, 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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P297 KMO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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