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P36 SYE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 SYE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,156 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,946 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres excess wear inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,762 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 85,721 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking including brake hose/fitting (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/33/96

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished/10/96

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,063 miles

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

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

park brake 18%

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,336 miles

slight judder front brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,168 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,083 miles

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

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

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,083 miles

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,568 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,971 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

small cuts n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,655 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,591 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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P36 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P36 SYE, 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 P36 SYE registered?

P36 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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