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P342 OAR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,859 mi
Last recorded135,859 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 OAR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 135,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 133,436 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 133,436 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,652 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 124,497 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,477 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 119,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,757 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 115,757 miles

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

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 111,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 106,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 101,593 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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P342 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P342 OAR, 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 P342 OAR registered?

P342 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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