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P862 OLK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,309 mi
Last recorded169,309 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 OLK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 169,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 169,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 161,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 161,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,112 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 155,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 148,578 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 148,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 141,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 133,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 120,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 106,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,337 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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P862 OLK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P862 OLK, 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 P862 OLK registered?

P862 OLK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P862 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 OLK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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