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P597 MRE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,924 mi
Last recorded203,924 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 203,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 203,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 198,983 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 198,978 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 193,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 188,019 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 179,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 179,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 168,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 152,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 137,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 118,804 miles

Front 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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P597 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P597 MRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P597 MRE registered?

P597 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P597 MRE safe to buy?

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