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R164 FCD

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,099 mi
Last recorded185,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 FCD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 185,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 185,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2020 180,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 174,784 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 174,784 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 174,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 167,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 16,242 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 16,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 155,694 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 155,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2015 147,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 141,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 135,800 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 155,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,899 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 103,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 90,359 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated and split

Pass 30 Jul 2005 86,507 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

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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R164 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R164 FCD, 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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R164 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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