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P918 DCJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 DCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 94,465 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 80,572 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 80,302 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre has slight bulge on inner wall

Pass 12 May 2014 68,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,788 miles

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 25 Feb 2009 51,618 miles

Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,624 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,924 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 40,924 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P918 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P918 DCJ, 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 P918 DCJ registered?

P918 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P918 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P918 DCJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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