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P601 REX

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,403 mi
Last recorded125,403 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 REX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 125,403 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 123,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 122,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 122,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 120,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 118,843 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 117,125 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 117,120 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 111,230 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 98,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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P601 REX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P601 REX, 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 P601 REX registered?

P601 REX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P601 REX safe to buy?

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