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P38 WGT

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,005 mi
Last recorded123,005 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 123,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 116,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 116,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 107,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc slight worn

front brake pads getting low

slight inbalece on front brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,051 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 89,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 72,689 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WGT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WGT, 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

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What year was P38 WGT registered?

P38 WGT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P38 WGT safe to buy?

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