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P990 JVM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,960 mi
Last recorded153,960 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 JVM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 153,960 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 153,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 152,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 152,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 151,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 151,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 151,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 148,032 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 142,041 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 142,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 139,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 139,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 138,194 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 136,908 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 136,908 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,972 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 134,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 134,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 131,254 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 131,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 130,340 miles

Offside front tyre cracked.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 130,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre cracked.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 128,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 128,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 121,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 121,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,361 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 108,361 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 97,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,505 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 88,339 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P990 JVM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P990 JVM, 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 P990 JVM registered?

P990 JVM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 January 1997.

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