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P657 PMB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

233,999 mi
Last recorded233,999 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 233,999 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 227,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 220,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 213,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 205,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 196,039 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 185,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 177,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 164,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 155,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 146,974 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 146,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 129,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P657 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P657 PMB, 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 P657 PMB registered?

P657 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P657 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 PMB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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