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P398 EFJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,243 mi
Last recorded131,243 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 EFJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 131,243 miles

small hole and corrosion on rear exhaust.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

small hole and corrosion on rear exhaust.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,768 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in very poor condition around support strap.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,210 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split on ends

front disc in poor condition

o/s/rear tyre has small split in tread

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,510 miles

front tyres close to limit

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

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,844 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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P398 EFJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red 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 P398 EFJ, 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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P398 EFJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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