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P540 LJB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,306 mi
Last recorded125,306 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 LJB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,940 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 119,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 112,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 107,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 102,570 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 84,225 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 84,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,818 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 66,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,828 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,373 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,083 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 54,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 51,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,515 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,515 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,025 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 46,025 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 43,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 43,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,079 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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P540 LJB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P540 LJB, 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 P540 LJB registered?

P540 LJB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P540 LJB safe to buy?

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