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R154 TLO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,731 mi
Last recorded140,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,731 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 139,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe & Rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Rear Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 139,572 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe & Rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Rear Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 138,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 137,168 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 135,622 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,622 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 132,922 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 129,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 120,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 114,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,926 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 97,444 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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R154 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R154 TLO, 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 R154 TLO registered?

R154 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R154 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 TLO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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