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P855 VGC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,654 mi
Last recorded189,654 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 VGC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 189,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tail gate not locking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 183,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 178,223 miles

N/s outer CV joint gaitor heavily cracked.

Slight grease leak? o/s outer CV joint gaitor.

The front brakes are imbalanced almost to excess, with the o/s lowest.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 165,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 165,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 145,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 144,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 132,056 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 113,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 101,184 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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P855 VGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P855 VGC, 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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What year was P855 VGC registered?

P855 VGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P855 VGC safe to buy?

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