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P363 SMB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 SMB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 114,321 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 114,276 miles

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

Wiper blades split.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 108,767 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Slight exhaust blow middle section.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,056 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 93,833 miles

Offside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,811 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 93,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 91,738 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 83,888 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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P363 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P363 SMB, 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 P363 SMB registered?

P363 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P363 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 SMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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