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R189 OAU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 OAU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 115,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in off side of steering rack

small cut / cracks in near side rear tyre /tyre getting low 3to4mm

Fail 5 Aug 2010 115,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in off side of steering rack

small cut / cracks in near side rear tyre /tyre getting low 3to4mm

Fail 14 Aug 2009 109,306 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

small cuts side wall nearside rear tyre + small craks in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 109,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

small cuts side wall nearside rear tyre + small craks in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 104,296 miles

small cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2008 104,296 miles

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

small cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 100,355 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 100,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 94,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

small cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,041 miles

small cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

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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R189 OAU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R189 OAU, 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 R189 OAU registered?

R189 OAU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R189 OAU safe to buy?

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