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P731 SVX

1997 Toyota Picnic

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,466 mi
Last recorded156,466 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 SVX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 156,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 147,408 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,327 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 124,788 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,931 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 110,297 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,597 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 81,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 68,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 68,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,194 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,194 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r break reading low

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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P731 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P731 SVX, 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 P731 SVX registered?

P731 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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