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P442 GRD

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,394 mi
Last recorded151,394 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 GRD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 151,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 144,710 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear Axle beam has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush

offside rear Axle beam arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush

Pass 14 Apr 2011 138,052 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 138,051 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 130,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 123,933 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 119,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 102,718 miles

slight play in N/S steering rack end. †

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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P442 GRD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P442 GRD, 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 P442 GRD registered?

P442 GRD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P442 GRD safe to buy?

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