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P43 SYE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

227,166 mi
Last recorded227,166 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 SYE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 227,166 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 216,666 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear number plate

Pass 3 Apr 2010 203,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 191,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 177,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 165,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 163,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 153,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 143,942 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 143,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 138,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 130,349 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in n/s/f wheelbearing

rear row seats missing

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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P43 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P43 SYE, 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 P43 SYE registered?

P43 SYE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P43 SYE safe to buy?

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