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P709 YFR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 YFR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

under body surface rust/corrosion not excessive

Fail 1 Oct 2015 113,712 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

under body surface rust/corrosion not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,769 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 104,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,261 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,396 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 77,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P709 YFR 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 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 P709 YFR, 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 P709 YFR registered?

P709 YFR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P709 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 YFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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