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P495 TMW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,692 mi
Last recorded169,692 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 TMW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 169,692 miles

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 12 Sep 2014 162,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 161,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 154,709 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 154,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 144,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 134,638 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 134,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 12,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 115,512 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 106,949 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 106,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 87,134 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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P495 TMW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P495 TMW, 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 P495 TMW registered?

P495 TMW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P495 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 TMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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