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P808 XCW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,492 mi
Last recorded186,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 XCW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 186,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 186,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 170,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 170,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 156,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 156,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 145,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 145,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 131,772 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 131,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 120,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 120,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 106,988 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 106,988 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P808 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P808 XCW, 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 P808 XCW registered?

P808 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P808 XCW safe to buy?

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