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P489 TMV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,401 mi
Last recorded191,401 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 TMV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 191,401 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 191,401 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 186,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 181,319 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 181,319 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 177,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 177,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 176,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 174,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 162,433 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 151,423 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 141,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 133,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 126,388 miles

Ash tray missing

Cigar lighter missing

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

Near side rear 3rd row seat missing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Off side rear 3rd row seat missing

Rear 3rd row seat belts webbing and retracting device checked only

Small engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 116,698 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 116,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Cam timing belt to be checked high mileage

high level stop lamp innoperative

oil leak

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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P489 TMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P489 TMV, 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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P489 TMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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