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P879 XPT

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

220,089 mi
Last recorded220,089 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 XPT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 220,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and slightly noisey (7.1.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over and offside front inner/outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 219,999 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills near side and offside (5.2.6)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross-member nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (2.4.G.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills nearside and offside in some places (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underneath floor body,chassis and all around in various places corroded require attention soon

Pass 30 Sep 2015 211,453 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 203,274 miles

front bottom crossmemeber corroded slightly

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion various areas underbody rear

Fail 14 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013
Pass 15 Dec 2011 106,573 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2011 106,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,865 miles

oil leak around engine area

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside & nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside & nearside front strut top areas heavily corroded

offside & nearside rear coil springs very heavily corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 99,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside & nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside & nearside front strut top areas heavily corroded

offside & nearside rear coil springs very heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

Fail 15 Aug 2009 92,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 92,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,660 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 81,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,160 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 67,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P879 XPT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P879 XPT, 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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P879 XPT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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