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P63 MHJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,817 mi
Last recorded154,817 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 154,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 151,448 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 151,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 147,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 139,142 miles

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

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

Offside front steering arm has slight play.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 135,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 126,786 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 119,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,917 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 111,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,098 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 84,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,436 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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P63 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P63 MHJ, 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 P63 MHJ registered?

P63 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P63 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P63 MHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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