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P609 DCU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 DCU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,745 miles

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

registration plate faded rear (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 114,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 111,192 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 107,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 103,688 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 96,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 96,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 91,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 88,042 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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P609 DCU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green 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 P609 DCU, 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 P609 DCU registered?

P609 DCU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P609 DCU safe to buy?

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