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P748 HJN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

41,650 mi
Last recorded41,650 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 HJN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,650 miles

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt both front belts (5.2.2a)

corrosion on brake pipes and underside of vehicle

corrosion on coil springs

imbalance on front brakes

wear on brake discs

wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2016 41,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt both front belts (5.2.2a)

corrosion on brake pipes and underside of vehicle

corrosion on coil springs

imbalance on front brakes

wear on brake discs

wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,581 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,581 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,346 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 6 Feb 2013 37,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,273 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 35,272 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,819 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2011 29,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 26,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop not working

Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 15,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking oil

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking oil

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,051 miles

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

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

both head light beam patterns poor

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2007 6,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both head light beam patterns poor

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2006 118,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 118,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P748 HJN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P748 HJN, 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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P748 HJN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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