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P831 XCW

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 XCW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,048 miles

Both rear tyres perrished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,988 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perrished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Unable to open boot lid.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 77,840 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 77,840 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,916 miles

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

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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P831 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P831 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P831 XCW registered?

P831 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P831 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 XCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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