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P308 NLA

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 102,740 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,363 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,996 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 59,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,315 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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P308 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P308 NLA, 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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P308 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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