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P420 TVG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

289,474 mi
Last recorded289,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 TVG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 289,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 289,419 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 281,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 274,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 274,182 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 258,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 243,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 224,756 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing close to markers

Pass 17 Jun 2008 205,815 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 182,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 158,700 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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P420 TVG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TVG, 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 TVG registered?

P420 TVG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is P420 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 TVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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