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P978 GPB

2008 Toyota Picnic

Beige Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2008 Toyota Picnic103,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 GPB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 54,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 142,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 142,085 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 142,085 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P978 GPB is a 2008 Toyota Picnic in Beige with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 103,280 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 P978 GPB, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Picnic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P978 GPB registered?

P978 GPB is a 2008 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is P978 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 GPB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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