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P985 XFE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,367 mi
Last recorded136,367 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 XFE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,177 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,203 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 110,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,784 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 99,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,166 miles

n/s/f cv boot slight weep at clip.

o/s/r bumper damaged .

Pass 17 Apr 2008 81,253 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 81,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise nearside front tyre is scrubbed on edges

advise nearside rear tyre is cracked in outer wall

advise offside rear bumper is damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2007 74,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,022 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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P985 XFE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P985 XFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P985 XFE registered?

P985 XFE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P985 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P985 XFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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