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P553 WHO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,593 mi
Last recorded64,593 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 WHO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 64,593 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres have splits in sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2017 55,988 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,334 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 51,614 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2014 50,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 47,435 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,047 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,295 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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P553 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P553 WHO, 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 P553 WHO registered?

P553 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P553 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 WHO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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