MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres worn on edges, inner edges are worse.
Rear number plate is starting to de-laminate.
Slight play in steering rack.
Unable to check centre row N/S seat belt as child seat is fitted.
Very slight exhaust blow from back box/centre pipe join.
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?
Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P978 XOU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P978 XOU, 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 P978 XOU registered?
P978 XOU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is P978 XOU safe to buy?
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