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P845 PDM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,772 mi
Last recorded181,772 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 PDM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 181,772 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 181,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 168,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 157,713 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 157,713 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 144,575 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 132,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 132,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 120,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 120,972 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 119,621 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 109,852 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 89,466 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 101,134 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 101,134 miles

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

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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P845 PDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P845 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P845 PDM registered?

P845 PDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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