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P825 TGN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,459 mi
Last recorded115,459 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 TGN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,832 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Windscreen wipers slightly worn

Fail 21 Nov 2012 106,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Windscreen wipers slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,641 miles

Both offside and nearside rear coil springs are corroded.

Front exhaust is corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,833 miles

o/s rear tyre out of shape

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 79,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 79,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,863 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 72,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 70,224 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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P825 TGN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P825 TGN, 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 P825 TGN registered?

P825 TGN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P825 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P825 TGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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