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P779 LTP

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,485 mi
Last recorded153,485 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 LTP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 149,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 142,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 136,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 136,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 128,501 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 128,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 120,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

both rear suspension bushes slightly split

Fail 18 Jul 2013 120,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

both rear suspension bushes slightly split

Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,652 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 112,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 101,971 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 101,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 86,017 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 85,720 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,097 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 76,097 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,397 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 69,397 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P779 LTP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P779 LTP, 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 P779 LTP registered?

P779 LTP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P779 LTP safe to buy?

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