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P318 SMV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,392 mi
Last recorded151,392 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 151,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 151,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 146,225 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 146,225 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 136,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 136,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 130,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 122,966 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 122,942 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 116,655 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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P318 SMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P318 SMV, 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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What year was P318 SMV registered?

P318 SMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P318 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 SMV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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