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R101 UBL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,863 mi
Last recorded124,863 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 UBL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,863 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axel bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 23 Aug 2013 124,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,647 miles

N/s o/s wiper rubbers split advise to replace.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,143 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 102,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,108 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 90,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,112 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,133 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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R101 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R101 UBL, 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 R101 UBL registered?

R101 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R101 UBL safe to buy?

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