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P803 TFL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

240,334 mi
Last recorded240,334 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 TFL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 240,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 235,140 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 232,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 229,152 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 228,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 219,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 216,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 208,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

oil leak.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 208,216 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 198,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 186,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 171,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 163,984 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 157,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2012 157,305 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2011 144,528 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 144,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 135,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 124,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 117,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 109,670 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 99,679 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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P803 TFL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P803 TFL, 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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P803 TFL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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