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P730 VKX

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,691 mi
Last recorded179,691 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 VKX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 179,691 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 171,073 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 171,073 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 163,398 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

radiator bottom clip rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2009 163,398 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

radiator bottom clip rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2007 141,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 128,954 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 128,950 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P730 VKX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P730 VKX, 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 P730 VKX registered?

P730 VKX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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