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P78 WGF

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,127 mi
Last recorded189,127 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 WGF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 189,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 165,768 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 165,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 130,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 117,571 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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P78 WGF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P78 WGF, 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 P78 WGF registered?

P78 WGF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P78 WGF safe to buy?

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