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P616 GTF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,513 mi
Last recorded178,513 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 178,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 178,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 171,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 165,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 150,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 150,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 140,353 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 140,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 129,335 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear seatbelt damaged.no seat fitted

rear axle mounting bushes worn

rear silencer corroding

slight fraying to offside centre rear seatbelt

Pass 16 Mar 2006 116,208 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 116,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and perish

both rear axle beam bushes starting to split and perish

both rear seat belt damaged to excess. no s4eat fitted at time of test

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

off side rear seat belt starting to frey

rear number plate starting to fade

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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P616 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P616 GTF, 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 P616 GTF registered?

P616 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P616 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 GTF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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