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R176 SLH

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,981 mi
Last recorded159,981 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 SLH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 154,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 149,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 144,897 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 139,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre,s outer wall weakened advised to be changed

Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre,s outer wall weakened advised to be changed

Pass 29 Sep 2012 134,313 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 128,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 128,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 124,159 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 119,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 113,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 109,144 miles

front pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,030 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R176 SLH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R176 SLH, 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 R176 SLH registered?

R176 SLH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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