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P606 BRU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 BRU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 109,290 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 109,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,689 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 103,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 95,986 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 89,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 89,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,715 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 82,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.advice to change rear no plate.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,432 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 75,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 68,093 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 63,322 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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P606 BRU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P606 BRU, 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 P606 BRU registered?

P606 BRU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P606 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P606 BRU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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