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P887 PKJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,850 mi
Last recorded160,850 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 PKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 160,850 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 152,982 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 152,982 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 145,692 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 137,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 126,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 114,404 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 114,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 104,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 94,234 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 94,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P887 PKJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P887 PKJ, 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 P887 PKJ registered?

P887 PKJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P887 PKJ safe to buy?

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