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P713 VDS

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,131 mi
Last recorded165,131 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 VDS
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 165,131 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 150,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil level below minimum recomend change

Pass 5 Jun 2007 131,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 122,567 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 122,354 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P713 VDS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P713 VDS, 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 P713 VDS registered?

P713 VDS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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