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P923 UTC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,460 mi
Last recorded198,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 UTC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 198,460 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2009 189,206 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 166,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 138,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 107,615 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 107,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 76,943 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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P923 UTC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P923 UTC, 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 P923 UTC registered?

P923 UTC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P923 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 UTC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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