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P841 PDM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,472 mi
Last recorded189,472 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 PDM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 189,472 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 189,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 184,121 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 179,519 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 175,658 miles

front coil springs are corroded

o/s and n/s front brake hoses cracking evident recomened renewal

o/s and n/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomened renewal

oil filter deteriorated and weeping recomened renewal

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 175,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front coil springs are corroded

o/s and n/s front brake hoses cracking evident recomened renewal

o/s and n/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomened renewal

oil filter deteriorated and weeping recomened renewal

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

slight leak from middle section of exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2012 170,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear beam corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 170,121 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear beam corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 162,949 miles

both front wiper blades deteriated

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

slight imbalance evident on rear braking system

Pass 1 Dec 2009 156,411 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is heavily cracked and tyre inner edge is wearing heavily. recommend renewal

Pass 8 Nov 2008 148,057 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters showing signs of deteriation

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes are showing signs of deteriation

n/s/f tyre tread just on legal limit. recommend renewal

Pass 12 Nov 2007 137,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 130,059 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 130,059 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 114,722 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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P841 PDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P841 PDM, 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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P841 PDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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