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P58 MHJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,059 mi
Last recorded174,059 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 174,059 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,613 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 151,207 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 151,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 136,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 136,702 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 122,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

two rear seats have been removed from back of car.reason customer has dog.other five seat belts checked ok

Pass 27 Jul 2006 122,489 miles

two rear seats have been removed from back of car.reason customer has dog.other five seat belts checked ok

Pass 26 Jul 2005 109,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005

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

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

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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P58 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P58 MHJ, 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 P58 MHJ registered?

P58 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P58 MHJ safe to buy?

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