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P965 KHP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,948 mi
Last recorded148,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 KHP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 148,948 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Deep corrosion around suspension points / inner wheel-arhes

Very rear o/s seat belt showing wear

Fail 21 Jul 2017 148,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All suspension springs corroded

Deep corrosion around suspension points / inner wheel-arhes

Two front tyres wearing unevenly

Very rear o/s seat belt showing wear

Pass 5 Jul 2016 145,627 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

general corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2016 145,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all 4 coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

general corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 140,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,123 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 132,479 miles

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

axle bushes deteriorated

difficult to pass emissions

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn on edges and nail in n/s

slight play in steering tie rods/rack

Fail 24 Aug 2013 132,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

axle bushes deteriorated

difficult to pass emissions

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn on edges and nail in n/s

slight play in steering tie rods/rack

Pass 28 Aug 2012 127,968 miles

offside front c.v boot cracked

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 127,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres bald on edges & 0.4 mm left 195 65 14 h

offside front c.v boot cracked

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,003 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 112,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,132 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 106,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 101,909 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 91,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 79,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 79,140 miles

both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2005 68,567 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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P965 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KHP, 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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P965 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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