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P743 FFJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,498 mi
Last recorded155,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 FFJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 155,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 151,312 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 151,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 145,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 139,648 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 136,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 136,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 129,449 miles

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

front seatbelts have slight fray on webbing

offside wiper slightly split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perriehed

rear subframe bushes perrished

Fail 17 Dec 2013 115,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,368 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 103,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 100,617 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 100,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 95,611 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,822 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P743 FFJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P743 FFJ, 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 P743 FFJ registered?

P743 FFJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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