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P942 GTF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,476 mi
Last recorded184,476 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 184,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 181,778 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 174,942 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 166,356 miles

auxillary belt deteriorated and split

both front flexy brake hoses perished

both front tyres worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

slight power steering leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 161,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 156,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2014 155,977 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2013 150,249 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust blow centre

Fail 27 Mar 2013 150,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust blow centre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 144,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 136,747 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 130,066 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 130,060 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 122,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 113,082 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s numberplate appears dim

rear numberplate breaking up

spare tyre appears soft

Pass 20 Apr 2007 104,794 miles

front number plate cracked

perishing to both outer cv boots

rear number plate staring to d laminate

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,896 miles

Brake pedal rubber is slightly insecure.

Corrosion in general to the exhaust system.

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front and rear number plates are starting to break up.

Imbalance to the rear brakes.

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

Offside washer could better.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wear to the front brake discs and pads.

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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P942 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P942 GTF, 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 P942 GTF registered?

P942 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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