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P905 TGY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,878 mi
Last recorded220,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 TGY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 220,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor ,chassis rails and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components both front and rear corroded

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear worn and deteriorated with age

Fail 28 Jan 2020 220,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner wheel-arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill lower inner wheel-arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor ,chassis rails and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components both front and rear corroded

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear worn and deteriorated with age

Pass 16 Jan 2019 209,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails and inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 198,508 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 198,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 188,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 178,994 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 168,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 159,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 149,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 139,884 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limits, small cuts & nail in tread

slight run out n/s/f brake

Fail 29 Feb 2012 139,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limits, small cuts & nail in tread

slight run out n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Mar 2011 129,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear axle carrier bush split

Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and perrished

Pass 27 Feb 2008 96,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside c v boots perrished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily perrished

slight fraying to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 86,560 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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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P905 TGY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P905 TGY, 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 P905 TGY registered?

P905 TGY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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