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P348 MKL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,592 mi
Last recorded130,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 MKL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 130,592 miles

both front disc,corroded

off side rear tyre cracked outer and inner wall

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,but no leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 126,836 miles

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2012 126,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2011 123,533 miles

BOTH REAR STUB REAR AXLE BUSHES HAS A SLIGHT CRACKED

FRONT WINDSCREEN STONE CHIP

Front Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKED INNER AND OUTER WALL

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 123,533 miles

BOTH REAR STUB REAR AXLE BUSHES HAS A SLIGHT CRACKED

FRONT WINDSCREEN STONE CHIP

Front Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKED INNER AND OUTER WALL

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,024 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 117,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 112,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 104,484 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 93,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 84,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 84,551 miles

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

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

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

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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P348 MKL 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 66.7%.

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 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 P348 MKL, 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 P348 MKL registered?

P348 MKL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P348 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P348 MKL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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