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P98 CJF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,850 mi
Last recorded175,850 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 CJF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 175,850 miles

CENTRE/UPPER STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 24 May 2013 156,593 miles

CENTRE/HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

O/S/R OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 139,843 miles

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 123,028 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 123,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 108,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 104,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 100,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 97,761 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 91,711 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P98 CJF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P98 CJF, 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 P98 CJF registered?

P98 CJF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P98 CJF safe to buy?

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