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R104 TKJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,412 mi
Last recorded100,412 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 TKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,412 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre nearing limit and cracking

power steering pump area damp

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,190 miles

all four road wheels corroding

offside rear tyre getting low

upper p.a.s pipes corroding

various suspension components corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2012 88,190 miles

all four road wheels corroding

offside rear tyre getting low

upper p.a.s pipes corroding

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

various suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,853 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 85,120 miles

Advise corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,120 miles

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

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

Advise corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,962 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

left and right rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,514 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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R104 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R104 TKJ, 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 R104 TKJ registered?

R104 TKJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R104 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 TKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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