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P381 KKK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,747 mi
Last recorded110,747 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 KKK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 110,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,978 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,743 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 106,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 106,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 103,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 89,999 miles

195/65/14 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND ON LIMIT

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,236 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2007 83,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 83,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 77,267 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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P381 KKK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P381 KKK, 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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P381 KKK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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