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P889 MAR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,551 mi
Last recorded213,551 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 MAR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2013 213,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 199,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 185,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 174,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 162,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 152,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 141,981 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 131,071 miles

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

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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P889 MAR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P889 MAR, 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 P889 MAR registered?

P889 MAR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P889 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P889 MAR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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