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P481 UFM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,902 mi
Last recorded163,902 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 UFM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 163,902 miles

front discs corroded

spare flat

Fail 4 Dec 2008 163,900 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs corroded

spare flat

Pass 3 May 2007 163,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 163,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P481 UFM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P481 UFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P481 UFM registered?

P481 UFM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P481 UFM safe to buy?

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