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P589 AYJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 AYJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 101,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 101,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,667 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,596 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,818 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 67,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 61,586 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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P589 AYJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P589 AYJ, 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 P589 AYJ registered?

P589 AYJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P589 AYJ safe to buy?

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