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P963 RBV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,492 mi
Last recorded98,492 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 RBV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 98,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 96,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 92,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 91,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 89,422 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 89,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 86,559 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 86,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 83,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,543 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,165 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,903 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,077 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 62,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,640 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 56,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,196 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 RBV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P963 RBV, 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 RBV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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