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R175 TBP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,786 mi
Last recorded123,786 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 TBP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,786 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2012 123,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2011 117,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2011 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 112,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle tested as presented~rear most seats missing,belts not tested

wear noted to front discs ~ lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2010 112,111 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust in a poor condition (corroded).

Some wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Tested vehicle as presented - rear most seats missing,belts not tested.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 104,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp beams diffused slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2007 104,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp beams diffused slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2006 99,119 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 99,119 miles

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

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

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

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 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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