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R158 CGJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,147 mi
Last recorded166,147 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 CGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 166,147 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 166,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 148,487 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 138,990 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 129,118 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2005 115,319 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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R158 CGJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R158 CGJ, 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 R158 CGJ registered?

R158 CGJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R158 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 CGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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