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P450 GRD

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,651 mi
Last recorded132,651 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 GRD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 132,605 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,736 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 127,715 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,576 miles

both front lower arm rear bushs perished

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushs perished

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on inside edges indicating a tracking fault

Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 120,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 120,508 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 110,720 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 104,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 104,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,033 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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P450 GRD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P450 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 P450 GRD registered?

P450 GRD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P450 GRD safe to buy?

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