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P813 JFL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,303 mi
Last recorded157,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 JFL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 157,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 149,346 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 149,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 128,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 128,618 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,667 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 115,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 115,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 115,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 109,882 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 109,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 93,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 93,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P813 JFL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P813 JFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P813 JFL registered?

P813 JFL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P813 JFL safe to buy?

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