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P479 SHX

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,562 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

spare wheel tyre worn outer edges

Fail 30 Jan 2016 100,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

spare wheel tyre worn outer edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,662 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,414 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,999 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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P479 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P479 SHX, 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 P479 SHX registered?

P479 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P479 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P479 SHX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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