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W978 OCJ

2000 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,520 mi
Last recorded91,520 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Picnic103,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 OCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,156 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded and has a slight leak of gases

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe blowing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 75,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,400 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 63,118 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,252 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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W978 OCJ is a 2000 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,259 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 W978 OCJ, 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 26 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 W978 OCJ registered?

W978 OCJ is a 2000 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W978 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 OCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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