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R156 GMW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,973 mi
Last recorded194,973 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 GMW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 194,973 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 194,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2010 186,984 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 169,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 160,560 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 160,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 150,930 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 150,929 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 140,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 135,016 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 135,016 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 109,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 109,950 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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R156 GMW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R156 GMW, 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 R156 GMW registered?

R156 GMW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R156 GMW safe to buy?

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