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P783 KLG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,686 mi
Last recorded113,686 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 KLG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

centre brake light inop

corrosion starting in sill backs

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [195/65/14h]

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner stepped edge

oil leaks

Fail 30 Aug 2012 113,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion starting in sill backs

centre brake light inop

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid close to minimum level

catalyst rattling

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [195/65/14h]

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner stepped edge

oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,294 miles

both front tyres started to wear on inner edge

centre brake light inop

crack in n/s of windscreen not affecting vision or in swept area

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge outside centre 3/4

slight missfire on engine

tailgate handle sticking

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt properly due to childseat

Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [195/65/14h]

rear coil springs corroding

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,467 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

co emissions close to max limit

o/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,630 miles

slight wear in rack at o/side

Fail 1 Sep 2008 73,630 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear in rack at o/side

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,361 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,670 miles

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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P783 KLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P783 KLG, 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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P783 KLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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