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P38 SYE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 SYE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,850 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,850 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,094 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,325 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking up

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,012 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,924 miles

Engine auxiliary belt, worn and frayed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,739 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,677 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 93,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,169 miles

n/s/front tyre wall split but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 85,491 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,218 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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P38 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P38 SYE, 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 P38 SYE registered?

P38 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P38 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 SYE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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