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P369 PVF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 PVF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 101,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tail light and stop lamp lens cracked and slightly showing white light

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust has temporary reapir

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 101,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust has temporary reapir

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/R tail light and stop lamp lens cracked and slightly showing white light

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,713 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions not carried out due to exhaust blow

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 87,411 miles

Chip in windscreen outside swept area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/f tyre low on tread on inner egde

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

Rear axel bushes deteroirated but no movement

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Jul 2009 87,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Chip in windscreen outside swept area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/f tyre low on tread on inner egde

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

Rear axel bushes deteroirated but no movement

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Aug 2008 117,324 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 117,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 106,420 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 88,380 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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P369 PVF 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 61.5%.

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 P369 PVF, 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 P369 PVF registered?

P369 PVF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P369 PVF safe to buy?

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