CarVerify

Free Car Check

P385 TWK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,061 mi
Last recorded154,061 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 TWK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 154,061 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Inner SILL - BORDERLINE CORROSION.

Offside Rear Inner SILL - BORDERLINE CORROSION.

Offside STEERING RACK SWIVEL JOINT - SLIGHT PLAY.

RADIATOR - CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 154,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Inner SILL - BORDERLINE CORROSION.

Offside Rear Inner SILL - BORDERLINE CORROSION.

Offside STEERING RACK SWIVEL JOINT - SLIGHT PLAY.

RADIATOR - CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 142,882 miles

Minor exhaust leak from down pipe.

engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,348 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 140,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 131,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 131,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 12,245 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 117,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 103,621 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,474 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,136 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 87,136 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Toyota Picnic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P385 TWK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P385 TWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P385 TWK?

You can check the full history of P385 TWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P385 TWK registered?

P385 TWK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P385 TWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 TWK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P385 TWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P385 TWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.