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R195 EEH

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

132,547 mi
Last recorded132,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 EEH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 132,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch by bumper end section holed/corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch by bumper end section holed/corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch by bumper end section holed/corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch by bumper end section holed/corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight imbalance (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around power steering pump/pipes area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 130,794 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2022 130,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very outer edge/sidewall due to splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,882 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 129,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 128,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 128,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 127,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,485 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,180 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2015 125,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 120,828 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2012 118,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside/offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2012 118,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside/offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,556 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 110,516 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 110,516 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 107,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Aug 2008 107,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Jul 2007 104,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded, drive shaft boots cracking, slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 104,039 miles

exhaust back box corroded, drive shaft boots cracking, slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2006 101,411 miles

central locking key fob inop

object in o/s/r tyre

scratches and dents on exterior of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2006 101,411 miles

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

central locking key fob inop

object in o/s/r tyre

scratches and dents on exterior of vehicle

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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R195 EEH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R195 EEH, 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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R195 EEH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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