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P378 SHK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,167 mi
Last recorded108,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 104,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear small leak in rear ex box

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,394 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,570 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 92,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 87,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,653 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,243 miles

both rear tyres have slight tears

Fail 22 Mar 2010 76,243 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight tears

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 71,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,029 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,578 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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P378 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P378 SHK, 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 P378 SHK registered?

P378 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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