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P963 ENT

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,299 mi
Last recorded141,299 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 ENT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 141,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.57% (7.3.D.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking on breather pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill weak (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 136,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 136,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 131,491 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 131,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,419 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,002 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

slaight damage to rearn/side reg light

Fail 7 Mar 2013 120,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

slaight damage to rearn/side reg light

Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,976 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 69,855 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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P963 ENT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P963 ENT, 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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P963 ENT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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