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P830 OLK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,533 mi
Last recorded199,533 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 OLK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 199,533 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Fail 24 Jan 2017 199,530 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 19 Dec 2015 191,725 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH BY SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

TRANSMISSION COOLER PIPES UNIONS CORRODED AT RADIATOR

Fail 10 Dec 2015 191,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH BY SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

TRANSMISSION COOLER PIPES UNIONS CORRODED AT RADIATOR

Fail 19 Dec 2014 185,876 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Tape repair to offside door mirror mounting

Pass 19 Dec 2014 185,876 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Tape repair to offside door mirror mounting

Pass 8 Jan 2014 182,230 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing slightly on inner edges

Front suspension bushes and rear subframe mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 180,330 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust rear box deteriorated

second row of forward facing seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 176,023 miles

PAS drive belt noise

slight misting of oil at resivoir

stone damage to n/s head lamp glass

Pass 10 Mar 2010 169,988 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 169,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 159,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 159,480 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2008 144,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 144,270 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 126,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 126,192 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,746 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 108,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P830 OLK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P830 OLK, 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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P830 OLK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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