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P977 PPU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,640 mi
Last recorded161,640 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 PPU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 161,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 160,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 158,189 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 155,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 155,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 153,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 153,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 151,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 151,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 149,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack on shoulders

Pass 5 Jul 2011 147,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 143,930 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 143,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2009 135,684 miles

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

crack in lower part of wind screen no affecting drivers viwe

Fail 10 Jun 2008 126,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to lower wind screen in line with parked wipers not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Jun 2008 126,305 miles

damage to lower wind screen in line with parked wipers not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Jun 2007 116,296 miles

crack on lower part of windscreen not restrcting drivers view

Pass 16 Mar 2006 104,412 miles

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

lower part of windscreen crack not affecting drivers view

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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P977 PPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P977 PPU, 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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P977 PPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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