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P655 KTS

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 KTS
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 144,209 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 144,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 142,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 140,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,118 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

neartside front wiper smearing screen but not afecting view to front

Pass 28 Jan 2011 135,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 123,028 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 113,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 104,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P655 KTS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P655 KTS, 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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P655 KTS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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