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R159 UBL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,128 mi
Last recorded126,128 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 UBL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smear slightly

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large crack all the way around but not leaking yet (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 126,068 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smear slightly

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large crack all the way around but not leaking yet (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,102 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres tapering on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,525 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing/cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing/cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tapering on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,933 miles

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 112,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,203 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,318 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,341 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks

Fail 12 Jul 2010 96,341 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,464 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 92,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,190 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,590 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R159 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R159 UBL, 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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R159 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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