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P728 RPV

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,661 mi
Last recorded196,661 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 RPV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 196,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 183,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 167,593 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 146,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 132,856 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 132,856 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 120,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 109,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 109,932 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 103,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,942 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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P728 RPV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P728 RPV, 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 P728 RPV registered?

P728 RPV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P728 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P728 RPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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