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P698 MWB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,766 mi
Last recorded114,766 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 MWB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 114,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,453 miles

Corrosion to coil springs front and rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to coil springs front and rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

both sils corroded

corrosion to vehicle underside

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,858 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate poor

underside corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate poor

underside corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,774 miles

Corrosion to coil springs.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,301 miles

corrosion on outer rear sills

corrosion throughout under body

oil leaks

Fail 24 Aug 2016 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

corrosion on outer rear sills

corrosion throughout under body

oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,592 miles

rear coil springs corroded , front tyres worn on edges general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,981 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on edges & poor

rear shocker bushes perishing

rear tyres poor cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,590 miles

coil springs corroded

cvboots cracking

general corrosion through out suspensions components

rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 94,590 miles

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

coil springs corroded

cvboots cracking

general corrosion through out suspensions components

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,787 miles

coil springs corroded

cv boots cracking

front suspension components corroding

n/s/r tyre nailed close to edge

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,032 miles

rear reg plate poor/ coil springs corroded/ chassis load bearing points corroding/ front sub frame corroding/ front lower bushes cracking/ cv boots cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,954 miles

coil springs corroded/ lower arms bushes cracking/ rear tyres worn on edges/ front bumper marked

Fail 16 Jul 2010 86,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower arm bushes cracking/ coil springs corroded/ rear tyres worn on edges/ front bumper marked/ oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,513 miles

cv boots cracking/ front & rearcoil springs corroded/ rear tyres worn on edges & crackung/ engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,243 miles

corrosion around front suspension tops,rear coil springs rusty,osf tyre close to limits,rear tyres wearing inner edges...

Fail 18 Jul 2008 81,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around front suspension tops,rear coil springs rusty,osf tyre close to limits,rear tyres wearing inner edges...

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,773 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 71,355 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 71,355 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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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P698 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P698 MWB, 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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P698 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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