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P965 GTF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,045 mi
Last recorded179,045 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 179,045 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Poor (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 166,258 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,826 miles

rear exhaust poor

rear number plate poor

slight tear n/s wiper blade

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage o/s/r inner lamp has been taped

power steering belt cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2013 152,803 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage o/s/r inner lamp has been taped

power steering belt cracking

rear exhaust poor

rear number plate poor

slight tear n/s wiper blade

Pass 29 Sep 2012 141,164 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlight beam patterns poor

power steering belt cracking

rear number plate poor

slight damage n/s outer sill

Fail 26 Sep 2012 141,113 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlight beam patterns poor

play n/s/f hub area recomend further investagation

power steering belt cracking

rear number plate poor

slight damage n/s outer sill

Fail 28 Sep 2011 133,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight binding felt n/s wheel balence poor

slow warming cat was running very rich 8%

Pass 28 Sep 2011 133,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight binding felt n/s wheel balence poor

slow warming cat was running very rich 8%

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 114,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 114,353 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 114,058 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW ON OUTER EDGE AND DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR 2 SEAT BELTS DUE TO SEAT NOT IN POSTION

Pass 16 Feb 2007 106,525 miles

Unable to fully check osr seat belt due to seat not fitted at time of test.

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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P965 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P965 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 P965 GTF registered?

P965 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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