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P309 SNG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,486 mi
Last recorded162,486 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 SNG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 162,486 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 156,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 148,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 142,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 137,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 132,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 124,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 118,245 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 118,245 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 111,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 104,062 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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P309 SNG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P309 SNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P309 SNG?

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What year was P309 SNG registered?

P309 SNG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P309 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 SNG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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