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J197 NLR

1992 Toyota Picnic

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,908 mi
Last recorded162,908 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 162,908 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 162,667 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 143,610 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 137,691 miles

front anti roll bar mounting rubbers worn slighty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 132,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 132,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 127,417 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 127,417 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 124,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 120,760 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 120,760 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 115,495 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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J197 NLR is a 1992 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J197 NLR, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J197 NLR registered?

J197 NLR is a 1992 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J197 NLR safe to buy?

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