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P37 PKL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,960 mi
Last recorded100,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 PKL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 100,960 miles

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f door check strap brocken

Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f door check strap brocken

Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

anti- freeze requires replacement

battery requires replacement

brake fluid dark in colour

clutch heavy in operation

drivers door check strap u/s

high level brake lamp inop.

p.a.s. pump slightly damp with oil

sqeak present from brakes when brake pedal depressed

wipers slightly smeary and wiper arm require adjusting

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 76,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2005 68,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P37 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P37 PKL, 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 P37 PKL registered?

P37 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P37 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 PKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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