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R161 EGK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,935 mi
Last recorded157,935 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 EGK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2007 157,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 146,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 138,544 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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R161 EGK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R161 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R161 EGK?

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What year was R161 EGK registered?

R161 EGK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R161 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 EGK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R161 EGK have outstanding finance?

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