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P658 XCU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,147 mi
Last recorded108,147 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 XCU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 108,147 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r(boot) seat not present

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r back panel damage

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,421 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 97,421 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,852 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,380 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,409 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 83,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 78,688 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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P658 XCU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P658 XCU, 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 P658 XCU registered?

P658 XCU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P658 XCU safe to buy?

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