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P362 MBY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,928 mi
Last recorded123,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,928 miles

front and rear number plate faded

o/s/f outer cv boot damp with grease

pas pipes damp

Fail 6 Jun 2013 123,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front and rear number plate faded

o/s/f outer cv boot damp with grease

pas pipes damp

Pass 16 May 2012 117,123 miles

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

front and rear number plate faded

front pads look low

Pass 25 May 2011 107,710 miles

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

rear number plate marked

Fail 24 May 2011 107,693 miles

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

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

rear number plate marked

Pass 20 May 2010 98,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 93,265 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush spilt

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear number plate marked

Pass 16 May 2008 86,780 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 86,779 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 11 May 2007 77,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2006 68,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 58,754 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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P362 MBY 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 P362 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P362 MBY registered?

P362 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P362 MBY safe to buy?

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