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P839 XTC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,349 mi
Last recorded158,349 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 158,349 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2010 158,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 153,882 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 153,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 132,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 112,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 91,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,032 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 76,032 miles

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

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

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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P839 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P839 XTC, 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 P839 XTC registered?

P839 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P839 XTC safe to buy?

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Does P839 XTC have outstanding finance?

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