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P868 BDF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

197,640 mi
Last recorded197,640 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 BDF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 197,640 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 197,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 190,509 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 190,509 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 181,471 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating but not yet leaking.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 181,471 miles

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)

Exhaust system deteriorating but not yet leaking.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 172,158 miles

Rear axle beam bushes are deteriorating but not giving excessive movement.

small hole in offside headlamp but not affecting beam image

whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 172,158 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam bushes are deteriorating but not giving excessive movement.

Small hole in Nearside headlamp but not affecting beam image.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 164,703 miles

Offside and nearside rear axle forward bushes are deteriorating but still serviceable.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 164,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear axle forward bushes are deteriorating but still serviceable.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 153,131 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 153,131 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 142,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 142,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 132,991 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 132,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 123,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 114,650 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 106,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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P868 BDF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P868 BDF, 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 P868 BDF registered?

P868 BDF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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