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R131 NWN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,992 mi
Last recorded150,992 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 NWN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 150,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 144,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 136,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 130,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 130,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 127,156 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 127,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 119,650 miles

both front cv boots in poor condition

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2008 119,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front cv boots in poor condition

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 109,841 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 109,841 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,223 miles

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

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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R131 NWN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green 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 R131 NWN, 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 R131 NWN registered?

R131 NWN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R131 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 NWN 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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