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P420 GBW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,861 mi
Last recorded209,861 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 GBW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 209,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 207,358 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no. plate is slightly marked

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle is getting slightly rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2010 198,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 190,443 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 190,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 181,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 167,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 157,126 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 157,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P420 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver 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 P420 GBW, 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 P420 GBW registered?

P420 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P420 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 GBW shows 9 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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