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P301 GFC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,805 mi
Last recorded156,805 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 GFC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 156,805 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 156,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 153,359 miles

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

both front wipers smearing view / worn rubbers

engine oil pressure light displayed

Fail 17 Nov 2009 153,357 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil pressure light displayed

Pass 16 Jul 2009 150,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 150,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 133,123 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 133,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 124,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 124,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P301 GFC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P301 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.

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P301 GFC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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