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P356 WGS

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,435 mi
Last recorded115,435 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 WGS
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,435 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 115,430 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 115,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

offside front indicator lens damaged

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,140 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,294 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 98,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,836 miles

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Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing outer wall, cords not exposed

pin hole offside front headlight, not effecting light output or image

Fail 15 Jun 2012 91,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing outer wall, cords not exposed

pin hole offside front headlight, not effecting light output or image

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,378 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,378 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s front brake discs scored/o/s head light chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,093 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight exhaust blow at back box

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 67,111 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,676 miles

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

rear silencer 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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P356 WGS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P356 WGS, 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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P356 WGS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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