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P343 RYR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,315 mi
Last recorded154,315 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 RYR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 154,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,058 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box starting to deteriate

Fail 4 Feb 2015 146,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 132,641 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 132,641 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,902 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 116,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 104,587 miles

n/s rear tyre age blemished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 99,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,577 miles

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,963 miles

Rear exhaust mounting incorrectly fitted but still supporting silencer

Rear number plate in poor condition

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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P343 RYR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P343 RYR, 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 P343 RYR registered?

P343 RYR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P343 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 RYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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