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P461 SHK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,008 mi
Last recorded210,008 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 210,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper has been damage

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear bumper has been damage

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

near side has been damage

Fail 21 Apr 2017 210,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper has been damage

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear bumper has been damage

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

near side has been damage

Pass 11 Apr 2016 200,133 miles

engine leak oil and passenger door has been gamage.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 200,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine leak oil and passenger door has been gamage.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 189,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 189,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 178,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 178,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 169,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 157,026 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 157,026 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 143,009 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 143,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 130,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 130,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,365 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 91,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp does not work

Pass 30 Nov 2005 82,577 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn low

nearside rear tyre tread is low

offside front, nearside rear and nearside front seat belt webbing marked

offside rear tyre tread worn very low

rear tyre sidewalls are cracking

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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P461 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P461 SHK, 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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P461 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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