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P920 DCJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,573 mi
Last recorded171,573 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 DCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 171,573 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 171,573 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

CENTRE BRAKE INOP

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 9 Sep 2011 166,476 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOP

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Sep 2010 155,527 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 155,526 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS PERRISHING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 11 Sep 2009 142,542 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 144,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 129,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 118,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 111,029 miles

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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P920 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P920 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P920 DCJ registered?

P920 DCJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P920 DCJ safe to buy?

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