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P306 CPB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

151,979 mi
Last recorded151,979 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 CPB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 151,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.195/65/14

Pass 10 Apr 2013 146,726 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre`s worn very low on inner edges cant fail due too main tread 195/65/14

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

nearside rear tyre in poor condition and has deep cuts cant see cords on test

oil around pas pump, poss engine oil

oil level light on dash

Fail 10 Apr 2013 146,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre`s worn very low on inner edges cant fail due too main tread 195/65/14

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

nearside rear tyre in poor condition and has deep cuts cant see cords on test

oil around pas pump, poss engine oil

oil level light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2012 139,962 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 139,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/f

exhaust leaking

front and rear suspension coils corroded

front discs thin

front pads low

oil filter leaking oil

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension arm bushes poor conditon split and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 133,469 miles

front and rear suspension coils corroded

fuel smell around fuel tank area unable to locate any leaks

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 133,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front and rear suspension coils corroded

fuel smell around fuel tank area unable to locate any leaks

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 125,768 miles

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

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

bad front brake imbalance + judder

exhaust rear silencer loose

rear suspension trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

roughness in steering rack

slight rear brake judder

Fail 21 Jan 2010 125,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

bad front brake imbalance + judder

exhaust rear silencer loose

rear suspension trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

roughness in steering rack

slight rear brake judder

Pass 15 Dec 2008 120,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

petrol smell under car

play in steering rack

rear number plate in poor condition

wiper blades short (not fully clearing swept area)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 120,924 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

petrol smell under car

play in steering rack

rear number plate in poor condition

wiper blades short (not fully clearing swept area)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 108,516 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 102,424 miles

N/S/F tyre WORN DOWN TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 102,424 miles

N/S/F tyre WORN DOWN TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,880 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

imbalance to front service brake

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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P306 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P306 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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P306 CPB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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