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P705 KRP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 KRP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 51,355 miles

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,107 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,792 miles

Most suspension parts & body are corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,727 miles

most front and rear suspension components are showing sighns of corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2018 49,727 miles

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

most front and rear suspension components are showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2017 49,236 miles

most steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear axle beam corroded and suspension componets

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,290 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,684 miles

O/S/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 336,779 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,503 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,305 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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P705 KRP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P705 KRP, 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 P705 KRP registered?

P705 KRP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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