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P940 VWW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,831 mi
Last recorded142,831 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 VWW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 142,831 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear inner sills at rear rusty & rear spring rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2012 142,831 miles

rear inner sills at rear rusty & rear spring rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 138,396 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 138,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 133,377 miles

Nearside tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2009 128,892 miles

Steering column noisey

Fail 11 Dec 2009 128,892 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering column noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,381 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 108,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 95,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 84,171 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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P940 VWW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P940 VWW, 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 P940 VWW registered?

P940 VWW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 March 1997.

Is P940 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 VWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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