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P398 RVG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

226,491 mi
Last recorded226,491 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 RVG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2012 226,491 miles

offside front spring cracked (still locates correctly)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 220,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 215,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 202,633 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated front number plate is cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 186,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 172,062 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 167,540 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 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVG, 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 P398 RVG registered?

P398 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P398 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 RVG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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