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P499 XCG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,767 mi
Last recorded129,767 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 XCG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 129,767 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 129,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished very worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 127,470 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,824 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,430 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 119,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,092 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking on the inside

Fail 16 Sep 2013 114,092 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking on the inside

Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,815 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 104,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 96,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,863 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 88,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,697 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear axel bushes spliting

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 75,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 71,415 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracking badly

rear beam axle bushes cracking

reserve handbrake travel short

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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P499 XCG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P499 XCG, 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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P499 XCG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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