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R175 GGJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

229,704 mi
Last recorded229,704 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 GGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 229,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 220,945 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 220,945 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 212,765 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2016 212,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2015 204,145 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 195,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 195,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 186,508 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 186,508 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 177,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 177,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 166,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 166,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 154,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 142,436 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 130,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 119,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 109,114 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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R175 GGJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red 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 R175 GGJ, 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 R175 GGJ registered?

R175 GGJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R175 GGJ safe to buy?

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