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P626 SMA

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,113 mi
Last recorded92,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 SMA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 92,113 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 92,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 79,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,649 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,032 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,296 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 48,623 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P626 SMA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P626 SMA, 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 P626 SMA registered?

P626 SMA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P626 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P626 SMA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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