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P373 MBY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,607 mi
Last recorded106,607 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 106,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,815 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 98,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,592 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,958 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Brake fluid level above maximum

Offside front steering/suspension/brake components fouled with brake fluid

Offside rear seat missing. Seat belt not tested

Fail 18 Feb 2009 89,958 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Brake fluid level above maximum

Offside front steering/suspension/brake components fouled with brake fluid

Offside rear seat missing. Seat belt not tested

Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,033 miles

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

play o/s rack

Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,918 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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P373 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P373 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.

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What year was P373 MBY registered?

P373 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P373 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 MBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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