MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel tank straps corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel tank strap corroded
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub frame mounting . (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight bind nearside front brake
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre stop light not working
gearbox oil leak
centre stop light not working
gearbox oil leak
rear number plate getting difficult to read
unable to check rear seat belts (seats not fitted)
How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?
Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.
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P543 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 P543 NKN, 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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P543 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 13 June 1997.
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