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P444 MED

1998 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,658 mi
Last recorded112,658 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 MED
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,658 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,268 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 109,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,179 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 102,179 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 102,179 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,895 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 98,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 842,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,754 miles

rear axle beam main bushes (both) starting to split away

Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear axle beam main bushes (both) starting to split away

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged but not showing a white light.

n/s/f wiper blade in poor condition.

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,181 miles

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

nearside front body accident damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2007 61,623 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,290 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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P444 MED is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,313 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P444 MED, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P444 MED registered?

P444 MED is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is P444 MED safe to buy?

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