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P828 XTX

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

183,424 mi
Last recorded183,424 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 XTX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2020 183,424 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 181,570 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 179,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 179,147 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 174,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 174,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Below number plate (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 168,325 miles

nearside rear seat missing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 168,318 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)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 161,023 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 161,021 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 155,257 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light has been disconeccted adviced by customer

items removed from rear off vehicle to middle to allow rear seats and seat belt to be tested

Fail 20 Sep 2013 155,257 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre brake light has been disconeccted adviced by customer

items removed from rear off vehicle to middle to allow rear seats and seat belt to be tested

offside front shock has slight missiting/leak

slight play/knocking in front d-bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2012 151,576 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 151,573 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 146,404 miles

Battery insecure

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 20 Sep 2011 146,319 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 140,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 140,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 134,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 127,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 123,306 miles

both font brake discs slightly worn.

both front tyre worn close to legal limit.1.6mm

Fail 14 Sep 2007 123,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,394 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 114,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust back box starting to corrode

o/s/f head lamp glass chiped

Pass 14 Sep 2005 107,406 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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P828 XTX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P828 XTX, 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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P828 XTX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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