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P55 CGM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,025 mi
Last recorded173,025 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 CGM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 173,025 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 173,015 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 166,423 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 166,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 162,089 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 162,076 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 156,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front top spring cup corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 156,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front top spring cup corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 154,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 147,011 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 144,877 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 144,877 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 140,827 miles

front number plate cracked and slight water damage

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,765 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 128,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 116,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 103,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 103,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 91,704 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 91,705 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P55 CGM 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 60%.

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 P55 CGM, 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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P55 CGM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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